A surprise? At least getting ahead in the cup would be “very close to a sensation,” said Union coach Urs Fischer (56) before the semifinals once morest Leipzig. A few hours following his statement it is clear: The “sensation” is missing. Union Berlin loses once morest the Bulls and thus misses the final home game in the Olympic Stadium of city rivals Hertha BSC.
It looked good for a long time: Union’s Christopher Trimmel played a wonderful cross on the second post following 25 minutes. There Sheraldo Becker pushes in – 1-0 for the Irons.
Decision in the 92nd minute
But the video referee awards Leipzig a penalty in the second half – André Silva converts confidently. And in the 92nd minute, Emil Forsberg made it 2-1 for the Bulls. It is the winning goal, RB meets Freiburg in the final at the end of May in Berlin.
Despite being eliminated, Fischer and his team can be satisfied. It was only the second time in history that they reached the semi-finals of the cup. (mum)
