Union with Nerve-Wracking Win Against Pokal-Bogeyman Bielefeld - Union Berlin Advances to DFB-Pokal Last 16 After Thrilling Penalty Shootout Win
Union Berlin has secured a spot in the last 16 of the DFB-Pokal after a thrilling 2–1 victory over Arminia Bielefeld. The game, coached by Steffen Baumgart for Union Berlin, went to a penalty shootout before the winning goal was scored.
The match began with Arminia Bielefeld having chances to take the lead in the first half. However, they failed to capitalize, and Union Berlin opened the scoring in the 11th minute through Leopold Querfeld. His goal came from a pinpoint free kick by Christopher Trimmel, showcasing Union Berlin's set-piece prowess.
Arminia Bielefeld equalized in the 27th minute through Monju Momuluh. The game remained level until stoppage time of the second half, when Jonas Kersken denied Danilo Doekhi's goal, sending the match into extra time.
In the 106th minute, with Arminia Bielefeld down to ten men due to an injury to Marvin Mehlem, Danilo Doekhi scored the winning goal for Union Berlin. This goal avenged last season's 0–2 defeat to Bielefeld in the second round of the DFB Cup.
Union Berlin's victory over Arminia Bielefeld sees them advance to the last 16 of the DFB-Pokal. Arminia Bielefeld's cup run ended in the third round, four rounds earlier than last season's final appearance. Union Berlin's set-piece prowess and extra-time goal-scoring ability proved decisive in securing their place in the next round.
