SG Dynamo Dresden 2:1 1. FC Union Berlin — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Niklas Hauptmann scored once as SG Dynamo Dresden came from behind to beat 1. FC Union Berlin 2-1 in a Club Friendly. The home side weathered an early setback and turned the tie around before the half-hour mark, with the result giving them a useful tune-up heading into the new campaign.

Union Berlin struck first through Tom Rothe in the 19th minute, but Dresden responded within three minutes as Hauptmann levelled matters. Vincent Vermeij then completed the comeback in the 52nd minute, and the visitors' frustration boiled over when a Union player was booked in the 82nd minute.

The numbers tell of a side that won without controlling the contest: Union Berlin dominated corners 14 to 4 and shaded possession with 51%, while Dresden’s 49% proved sufficient on the day. Hauptmann was the standout, earning a 9.73 rating as a midfielder and contributing the crucial equaliser.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of SG Dynamo Dresden vs 1. FC Union Berlin?

SG Dynamo Dresden 2-1 1. FC Union Berlin (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Tom Rothe (19') for 1. FC Union Berlin; Niklas Hauptmann (22') for SG Dynamo Dresden; Vincent Vermeij (52') for SG Dynamo Dresden.

Were there any cards in SG Dynamo Dresden vs 1. FC Union Berlin?

Yellow cards: null (1. FC Union Berlin).

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