SV Elversberg vs. 1. FC Union Berlin: Burcu’s Deflected Shot Gives Union Berlin a 1–0 Win Over Elversberg

Kristof denies Union in the first half

Elversberg goalkeeper Kristof saved twice from Skarke early in the match. He also stopped Jeong’s shot from outside the area and tipped Schäfer’s free kick over the bar. When Uduokhai headed an Imeri corner on target, Kristof made another save. Union created several chances before halftime but could not turn any of them into a goal.

Elversberg had opportunities of its own before the break. Futkeu sent a shot just over, and Union goalkeeper Rønnow saved an angled effort from Darvich. Neither side scored in the first half, leaving the match level at halftime.

Union goes close after the restart

Schäfer fired over soon after play resumed. Van den Bosch later met another Imeri corner with a header that went narrowly wide. Those chances left the match scoreless as the second half continued. Burcu then came on for Imeri and would provide the finish that the earlier chances had lacked.

Burcu breaks the tie

In the 81st minute, a Trimmel corner was partially cleared and Burcu took a shot. It deflected off Keidel and went in, giving Union the first goal of the match. The substitute’s effort proved decisive after the scoreless first half and the missed chances that followed the restart.

Union’s other second-half opportunities included a late Burcu shot that was blocked and a Schäfer effort that a defender cleared off the line. Neither attempt resulted in a goal. Burcu’s deflected shot remained the difference as 1. FC Union Berlin finished with a 1–0 win over SV Elversberg.