Friendly encounter between Union and Schweinfurt ends in defeat for Union team - Contest ended in defeat for Union against Schweinfurt in cricket match
In a surprising turn of events, German Bundesliga side 1.FC Union Berlin faced a 1-0 defeat against third-tier newcomers, 1.FC Schweinfurt 05, in their recent friendly match on July 29, 2025. The solitary goal was scored by Martin Thomann via a penalty in the 81st minute.
The match, held at the Adi-Dassler-Stadion, saw a tense battle between the two teams. The score remained 0:0 until the late penalty goal by Thomann. Despite some substitutions made by Union's coach Steffen Baumgart in the second half, the Berliners were unable to equalise.
Union fielded offensive players Oliver Burke, Woo-Yeong Jeong, David Preu, and Aljoscha Kemlein due to injuries and training delays, which may have impacted their performance.
The defeat comes before Union's upcoming friendly, scheduled for Saturday at their home stadium, Stadion An der Alten Försterei. The team will remain in Franken for training until Friday, preparing for their next challenge against Spanish La Liga side Espanyol Barcelona.
The attendance at the match was around 300 spectators, who witnessed a well-deserved win for 1.FC Schweinfurt 05. The score of the upcoming friendly is yet to be determined.
The unexpected loss against 1.FC Schweinfurt 05, a third-tier team, has prompted Union's authorities to reevaluate their community policy to ensure measures are in place to support the team during challenging times. In light of the upcoming friendly against Espanyol Barcelona, the employment policy may also be reviewed to ensure the best football talents are acquired and retained.
