The German Bundesliga clash between 1. FC Union Berlin and Hamburger SV at the Alte Försterei stadium concluded in a 0-0 draw. With head coach Steffen Baumgart serving a suspension, assistant coach Sebastian Bönig took the reins for Union Berlin, initially prioritizing defensive stability and allowing Hamburg to maintain possession.
The match saw early opportunities for both sides. Union Berlin was awarded a penalty in the 10th minute after a foul on Diogo Leite, but Heuer-Fernandes delivered a crucial save, denying Ilic. Hamburg’s Philippe then tested the Union Berlin goalkeeper with a central shot in the 18th minute. Further chances came and went, with Ansah narrowly missing the target after a corner in the 41st minute.
The second half mirrored the first, lacking decisive attacking play. Dompé’s powerful long-range effort in the 52nd minute forced a save from Rönnow, highlighting the lack of creative spark from both teams. Later opportunities saw Vieira’s shot from 17 meters in the 63rd minute sailing just wide and Königsdörffer’s attempt in the 72nd minute failing to find the net.
The home side increased the pressure as the game wore on, with a corner striking the post in the 77th minute and Ansah’s header narrowly missing. Rönnow further demonstrated his capabilities with a late save to prevent Ramos from scoring, while Rothe narrowly missed a chance in the 86th minute. In a controversial moment, Vieira received a straight red card for a reckless challenge on Querfeld in the dying minutes of the match.
Ultimately, neither team was able to break the deadlock, with the draw considered a fair reflection of the match. Union Berlin drops to 11th place in the league table, while Hamburg climbs to 13th.