On Saturday night, Bundesliga giants Union Berlin faced off against their fierce rivals 1. FC Köln at home. The match was expected to be a closely contested affair as both teams have been performing well this season.
However, it was Union Berlin who came out on top in the end, thanks to a late substitute striker who scored the winning goal. The match had seen some intense action from both sides, with both teams creating chances and scoring a few goals.
Union Berlin took the lead in the 56th minute through a well-taken goal by forward Benjamin Kudoh. However, Köln fought back strongly and equalized just three minutes later through a penalty kick taken by defender Michael Moll.
The game remained level until the 88th minute when substitute striker Thomas Voeckler stepped up to the plate. With time running out for Union Berlin, Voeckler delivered a crucial goal to secure all three points for his team.
The win was a huge morale booster for Union Berlin, who were looking to bounce back from a disappointing performance in their last league fixture. The win also gave them some much-needed breathing space in the race for a Europa League spot.
Overall, it was a thrilling match that saw both Union Berlin and 1. FC Köln put in a lot of effort to try and secure a victory. While Köln may have come close, it was Union Berlin who emerged victorious in the end, thanks to their late substitute striker.