Hollerbach strike offers Union important success over Darmstadt

The Kopenick membership have steadied the ship as of late, claiming yet one more important three factors of their 1-0 win over Darmstadt this afternoon as they proceed to allay any relegation fears.

Separated by a mere 3 factors previous to kick-off, it got here as no shock that followers contained in the Alte Forsterei needed to wait till the 63rd minute for the opening objective of the encounter. Benedict Hollerbach struck the sport’s decisive objective as he collected Andras Schafer’s cross and slotted beneath the sprawling Schuhen.

The primary-half had handed by with comparatively few possibilities at both finish. Whereas Darmstadt led within the possession stats, it was Union who initially got here closest when Lucas Tousart nodded over within the thirty fourth minute. The next assault initiated by Gosens provided Behrens an opportunity, nevertheless the veteran striker may solely rattle Schuhen’s side-netting. Julian Justvan spurned Die Lilien’s solely alternative of the half, failing to profit from Tim Skarke’s effective cross.

Benedict Hollerbach had the objective at his mercy straight after the restart. Capitalising on Franjic’s free contact, the striker didn’t preserve his nerve as Schuhen smothered expertly. Fortuitously, the Eisern’s No.16 made amends with that aforementioned objective simply past the hour mark.

Kevin Behrens got here near doubling Union’s lead on two events late on. Schafer’s seventy fifth minute supply teased Schuhen off his line, however the shot-stopper was spared because the ball narrowly sailed previous the upright. A last heavy contact would spurn yet one more likelihood within the 84th minute, maybe highlighting the 32-year-old’s insecurity. Nonetheless, a win and three factors of utmost significance for the Kopenick based mostly membership.

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