1. FC Union Berlin 2:2 Cagliari — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

A 2-2 draw between 1. FC Union Berlin and Cagliari saw the Italian side twice take the lead only to be pegged back, with midfielder Alessandro Deiola the standout performer, though the result settles nothing beyond a share of the spoils in this Club Friendly Games encounter. Cagliari controlled the opening hour with two goals before Union's late surge denied them victory.

The turning point came in the 49th minute when Yael Trepy finished from Jacopo Fazzini's assist to put Cagliari ahead, and Paul Mendy doubled the lead in the 67th minute. Union Berlin responded through Ilyas Ansah, who scored twice in the closing stages, first in the 85th minute and again in the 90th, to snatch an unlikely draw.

Cagliari were outplayed on possession with 54% going to Union Berlin and also trailed on corners, 7-3, yet led twice and were only denied by a stoppage-time equaliser. Deiola earned a 7.93 rating from his midfield berth, the highest of any player on the pitch. CheckLive's model rated Cagliari the stronger side, but the draw means that call was not confirmed.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of 1. FC Union Berlin vs Cagliari?

1. FC Union Berlin 2-2 Cagliari (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Yael Trepy (49', assist Jacopo Fazzini) for Cagliari; Paul Mendy (67') for Cagliari; Ilyas Ansah (85') for 1. FC Union Berlin; Ilyas Ansah (90') for 1. FC Union Berlin.

First half0 - 0

Second half2 - 2