Khedira’s late strike lifts Union Berlin past St. Pauli in Bundesliga thriller
Union Berlin secured a narrow 1–0 victory over FC St. Pauli in Bundesliga Matchday 11. The decisive moment came just before half-time, with Rani Khedira finding the net in the 44th minute. The win handed the home side three vital points in a tightly contested match.
The deadlock was broken late in the first half. A long throw-in from Union Berlin caused chaos in the St. Pauli box. The ball deflected off teammate Ilic before falling to Khedira, who fired it past the keeper.
The result moves Union Berlin higher in the Bundesliga table with three more points. Khedira’s goal, set up by a deflected throw-in, proved the difference. St. Pauli, despite their late efforts, leave empty-handed after hitting the woodwork.
