With a 3-3 draw, Union Berlin and U. Saint-Gilloise define everything in the second leg

In the first round of the 2022-2023 Europa League, striker Victor Boniface scored twice in the match where Union Berlin and RU Saint-Gilloise ended up equalizing 3-3. The goals of the match for the locals were scored by Josip Juranovic (41′ 1T, from a free kick), Robin Knoche (23′ 2T) and Sven Michel (43′ 2T). While the away goals were scored by Victor Boniface (27′ 1T and 26′ 2T) and Yorbe Vertessen (12′ 2T).

Sven Michel was applauded with his brilliant finish after 43 minutes in the second half. After an individual movement on the right, the attacker completes the goal from the big box and puts the ball on the left post of the goalkeeper, who can do nothing.

Robin Knoche missed the chance to equalize for Unión Berlin, as he failed to convert from a penalty in the 68th minute of the second half.

Sven Michel gave a great performance. The Unión Berlin striker shone by scoring 1 goal and giving 2 kicks.

Another player who had a great game was Victor Boniface. The striker of the U. Saint-Gilloise shone by scoring 2 goals and giving 2 kicks.

It was a duel that was stopped, due to the high accumulation of offenses on the pitch. There were 3 warned: Senne Lynen, Christian Burgess and Niko Gießelmann.

Unión Berlin coach Urs Fischer presented a tactical 4-4-2 arrangement with Frederik Rönnow in goal; Christopher Trimmel, Robin Knoche, Danilho Doekhi and Diego Leite on the defensive line; Josip Juranovic, Morten Thorsby, Rani Khedira and Janik Haberer in the middle; and Kevin Behrens and Sheraldo Becker on offense.

Meanwhile, Karel Geraerts’ side came out with a 4-3-3 tactical arrangement with Anthony Moris under the three sticks; Bart Nieuwkoop, Christian Burgess, Ismael Kandouss and Siebe Van Der Heyden in defence; Oussama El Azzouzi, Senne Lynen and Loïc Lapoussin in midfield; and Lazare Amani, Victor Boniface and Yorbe Vertessen ahead.

Orel Grinfeeld was the chosen referee for the game at Stadion An der Alten Forsterei.

By matching the first leg of the Europa League 2022 – 2023, the series is for everyone. The ticket for the quarter-finals will be defined next Thursday, March 16.

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