Union Berlin Edges Gladbach 3-1 to Move into Top Half

Doekhi's double helps Union Berlin beat Gladbach

Union Berlin's Danilho Doekhi scored a brace as his side beat Borussia Monchengladbach 3-1, moving into the top half of the Bundesliga table.

As Gladbach pushed forward in search of a late equalizer...

Union Berlin secured a 3-1 win over Borussia Monchengladbach, moving into the top half of the Bundesliga table on Friday night. Danilho Doekhi's brace, including a header from Christopher Trimmel's corner kick inside the first three minutes, set the tone for the home side's victory. This win allowed Union Berlin to distance themselves from the relegation zone, while Gladbach's winless streak in the league stretched to 14 matches.

The defeat leaves Gladbach at the bottom of the Bundesliga table, struggling to find form. Union Berlin's victory was a testament to their growing strength in the league, and they will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming fixtures.

Derrick Kohn then sent a bouncing volley just wide as Union sought to extend their lead. However, the hosts didn't have to wait long for a second goal. Ilyas Ansah's shot from a tight angle hit the post, but Doekhi was on hand to tap in the rebound, doubling the lead.

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Danilho Doekhi's quick double goal had Union Berlin feeling confident, but Gladbach fought back. Yannik Engelhardt's clever reverse pass to Haris Tabakovic created space for the latter to score a stunning goal, curling the ball into the far corner and giving Gladbach a lifeline.

In the second half, Union Berlin adopted a more defensive approach, seeking to protect their lead and replicate the scoreline at full-time. Gladbach attempted to capitalize on this, but Haris Tabakovic's effort was ruled out for offside, and they struggled to break through Union's defense.

As Gladbach pushed forward in search of a late equalizer, they left themselves exposed to counterattacks. Union's Rani Khedira took advantage of this, collecting a headed clearance and burying a volley into the bottom corner, effectively sealing the win for the home side.

Union Berlin's win propels them up the table to seventh place, but they'll have to wait until the weekend's end to confirm their position. Meanwhile, Gladbach's struggles continue under interim boss Eugen Polanski, and the club faces an uncertain future. Whoever takes the reins permanently will inherit a daunting task to keep the five-time Bundesliga champions in the top flight.