Union Berlin Secures Bundesliga Survival with Dramatic Victory
Freiburg Match Seals Top-Flight Status
2-1 Triumph in Final Game of the Season
Berlin, Germany - 1. FC Union Berlin secured their place in the Bundesliga for the upcoming season with a thrilling 2-1 victory over SC Freiburg on the final day of the campaign. The win capped a remarkable comeback for Urs Fischer's side, who had been languishing near the relegation zone for much of the year.
With Union trailing 1-0 late in the match, substitute Julian Ryerson equalized in the 86th minute to set up a grandstand finish. Three minutes later, fellow substitute Kevin Behrens scored a dramatic winner to send the Union faithful into raptures and confirm their Bundesliga status.
Freiburg, who had been vying for a place in the Europa Conference League, were left to rue missed opportunities as Union's resolute defense held firm to seal their survival.
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