Bundesliga: Union Berlin Wins Thrilling 4-3 Match Against Eintracht Frankfurt
Oliver Burke's hat-trick powers Union Berlin to a thrilling 4-3 win over Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga, with Ilyas Ansah and Andrej Ilic playing key roles in the match.
Eintracht Frankfurt staged a dramatic late comeback, scoring two goals within the final 10 minutes...
Union Berlin delivered a stunning counter-attacking performance, securing a 4-3 win over Eintracht Frankfurt at Deutsche Bank Park. Oliver Burke's hat-trick was instrumental in the victory, marking Union Berlin's second win in 10 attempts against Frankfurt at this venue.
Magdeburg's attack was threatening, with Nathaniel Brown's swerving shot from inside the area saved by Frederik Ronnow. However, the visitors capitalized on a scoring opportunity, with Ilyas Ansah scoring a powerful right-footed effort that flew into the bottom left corner, leaving Kaua Santos with no chance.
Despite dominating possession and territory, Magdeburg conceded another goal shortly after the half-hour mark. Andrej Ilic's precise through ball found Burke, who calmly slotted the ball past Santos, doubling the visitors' lead and putting Magdeburg on the back foot.
Magdeburg's desperation for a goal finally paid off when Nathaniel Brown's long-range effort took a slight touch off Can Uzun, diverting the ball past Frederik Ronnow into the net. The goal, just before halftime, gave Magdeburg fans hope heading into the second half.
However, the visitors quickly regained their composure and extended their lead eight minutes into the second half. Andrej Ilic's chipped ball across the area found Burke, who headed home his second goal of the match from close range, putting the visitors back in control.
Just three minutes later, Andrej Ilic and Oliver Burke combined again, with devastating effect. Ilic's ball over the top allowed Burke to run into the area unopposed, and he finished clinically, dinking the ball over Santos to complete his hat-trick and leave the home supporters stunned
Eintracht Frankfurt staged a dramatic late comeback, scoring two goals within the final 10 minutes. Can Uzun fired home from inside the area, and Jonathan Burkardt converted a penalty to narrow the deficit. However, their efforts ultimately fell short.
Despite Frankfurt's late surge, Union Berlin managed to hold on and secure a notable 4-3 victory. The win earned them three crucial points, lifting them to 10th in the table, while Frankfurt sits four places higher in sixth, thanks to a superior goal difference.
And that, Unioner, is that. The last 10 mins were torture. But a fantastic performance, another belter from Ilyas Ansah and a wonderful hattrick from Oliver Burke (and another of assists from Andrej Ilic) made it. Very happy. Eisern! #SGEFCU | #fcunion pic.twitter.com/N8yJTJrm35
— 1. FC Union Berlin (English) (@fcunion_en) September 21, 2025
Pre-Match Expectations
Eintracht Frankfurt was expected to dominate the match, fresh from their impressive 5-1 win over Galatasaray in the UEFA Champions League. However, Union Berlin's determined approach and Burke's clinical finishing proved decisive, despite Frankfurt's valiant efforts to mount a comeback.
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