C. Dingert
Farewell Streich
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Full-time: Union Berlin 2-1 Freiburg
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90'
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UNION BERLIN STAY UP
The three points keep Union in the Bundesliga!
Full-time
90'
+ 8
90'
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Looking to see it out
Union are minutes away from safety. Can they get over the line?
90'
+ 3
SituationGoal
ReviewEncroachment?
DecisionGoal
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+ 3
Massive strike for Union!!!
Die Eisernen find the back of the net!!! They win a second penalty, and again, Atubolu saves it. On this occasion, though, Union still score, as Haberer finds the back of the net on the rebound!
Goal probability 
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
90'
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90'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
86'
Freiburg draw level!
A huge strike for the visitors - they are level, as Dōan heads into the corner. They are back up to eighth as a result.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
84'
Substitution
83'
Substitution
82'
Bremen three up
All but over in Bremen as Die Werderaner make it three. Simple task for Union now. Win, and they are safe.
80'
Bochum two behind
Great news for Union as Bremen double their lead. An added boost to their hopes of survival.
80'
Substitution
77'
Gosens denied!
Atubolu holds the Union man's attempt from just outside the box.
77'
Substitution
72'
Mainz 2-1 up
Mainz are effectively safe as they lead at Wolfsburg. Union will be concentrating on themselves and Bochum now.
70'
As it stands
Union are 15th in the table thanks to that effort. Bochum are 16th - they continue to trail at Bremen.
69'
Huge strike!
As it stands, Union are safe! It's a goal worthy of keeping them up, as Hollerbach fires a wonderful effort into the top corner from the edge of the area. Atubolu had no chance!
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
64'
Shuffling the pack
Grote makes three changes as he looks to inspire his side to victory.
63'
Substitution
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Substitution
62'
Substitution
61'
Few chances
There haven't been any clear opportunities after the interval here. Union still need a goal to move out of the relegation play-off spot with Bochum trailing.
59'
Substitution
59'
Substitution
46'
Underway
The second half is up and running here.
Kick-off!
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As it stands
Union will be in the relegation play-off spot if they can't find a goal in the second half. Cologne being 3-0 down means the hosts do not have to worry about finishing in the automatic drop zone, though. Freiburg, meanwhile, remain eighth, but will drop to ninth if they concede given Heidenheim are effectively home and dry.
Half-time: Union Berlin 0-0 Freiburg
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Half-time
42'
3-0 to Heidenheim
Cologne concede a third of the day - news that will slightly cushion the blow of that penalty miss.
42'
Vertessen wide
A chance for the striker, but he slices it just beyond the post.
39'
Juranović misses!
That could prove pivotal! The Croatian steps up after Makengo was ruled to have handled in the area, but he cannot beat Atubolo, he dives the right way to parry to safety.
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36'
Gosens wide
The German shoots narrowly wide of the post from a dangerous area.
35'
SituationNo penalty
ReviewHandball?
DecisionPenalty
30'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
28'
Mainz level
A goal from Benjamin Gruda gets Mainz back on level terms at Wolfsburg. One point will be enough for Mainz considering their far superior goal difference compared to Union.
23'
2-0 to Heidenheim
Union, at least, can be fairly confident that they will not be going down automatically today. Cologne are now two behind, meaning they need three themselves alongside a Freiburg strike. Still, Effzeh came from two down to beat Union 3-2 last week, so Die Eisernen are not totally out of the woods yet.
20'
More good news
Another boost for Union as Kevin Paredes gives Wolfsburg the lead against Mainz. Either way, though, Die Eisernen need a goal.
20'
Aaronson over
The USA international, who has enjoyed a good start to this clash, tries his luck from distance. He can't keep his effort down on this occasion, though, as it sails over the bar.
18'
Sallai wide
Not far away from the Hungarian, who curls an effort just beyond the far post.
16'
Bochum behind
Good news for Union - Bochum are 1-0 behind at Bremen following Marco Friedl's opener. A goal for Union would see them move out of the relegation play-off spot and into guaranteed safety.
10'
Eggestein kept out
Union's Rønnow gets down well to put the midfielder's low attempt out for a corner. The resulting set-piece ultimately comes to nothing.
4'
Vertessen denied
A relatively harmless effort from Union's January signing is saved by Atubolu. Statement of the hosts' intent though.
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We're off!
Underway in Berlin!
Kick-off!
Players onto the pitch
The teams make their way onto the field.
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Watch: Union dressing room
Union team news
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Freiburg team news
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Union starting XI
Rønnow - Doekhi, Knoche, Leite - Trimmel (c), Tousart, Schäfer, Juranović - Aaronson, Gosens - Vertessen
Union subs
Schwolow, Jaeckel, Haberer, Laïdouni, Král, Kaufmann, Volland, Bedia, Hollerbach
Freiburg starting XI
Atubolu - Kübler, Keitel, Makengo, Günter (c) - Dōan, Eggestein, Höfler, Grifo - Sallai - Höler
Freiburg subs
Müller, Szalai, Rosenfelder, Weißhaupt, Muslija, Adamu, Philipp, Gregoritsch
Streich ahead of Union
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Grote ahead of Freiburg
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What's at stake?
So much, and for both clubs. Freiburg - in eighth - are chasing a place in European competition while Union are hoping to propel themselves out of the relegation play-off spot and towards Bundesliga safety.
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Last time out
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