BERLIN – In an extraordinary Bundesliga clash, Union Berlin and Stuttgart made history by featuring a remarkable eight goals in the first half alone. As the teams battled to a 4-4 scoreline by halftime, the match concluded without any further alterations to the scoreboard in a much calmer second half.
Andre Ilic was a standout for Union Berlin, contributing two of their goals, while Stuttgart showcased a diverse attack with four different players finding the net. The match saw a significant portion of goals stemming from set-pieces, yet Union’s Leopold Querfeld etched his name into the game with a striking goal from an impressive distance of 34 meters (37 yards), sending the ball soaring into the top-right corner.
It was a challenging encounter for the goalkeepers, as Union Berlin capitalized on every opportunity, scoring all their goals from only five shots on target. Likewise, Stuttgart managed six shots on target throughout the game. Following the draw, Stuttgart finds itself in 11th place, adding a hiccup to its ambition of securing a spot in European competitions next season, while Union Berlin’s current standing at 13th guarantees safety from relegation this campaign.