Union Berlin maintains its streak at the expense of Leipzig

The Union Berlin extended his best streak in the Bundesliga with a solvent victory over Leipzig (2-1), in full rejection, to position itself as part of the leader of the German competition, tied with Borussia Monchengladbach and Mainz, at the expense of Bayern, on Sunday, completing the third day.

Two wins and a draw added to a good start for the Swiss team led by Urs Fischer, who added another three points at the An der Alten Forsteri stadium in Berlin.

The American Jordan Siebatcheu, author of a goal and an assist, had a lot to do with the success in Berlin, a brand new reinforcement that just arrived last summer after two seasons with the Swiss Young Boys.

The Union left the rivalry resolved in the first half, with two goals in seven minutes. His rival was exposed. Leipzig has been a cheerleader for the tournament in recent years, but their start led to a course plagued by difficulties. In fact, Domenico Tedesco’s team, who drew against Stuttgart and then with Cologne in their opening games, are yet to win.

It was the worst start in the German top flight for Leipzig who were overtaken by an inspired rival who opened the scoring in the 32nd minute siebatcheu took a pass from Surinamese Sheraldo Becker into the net.

Union Berlin sealed their tenth game without defeat in the Bundesliga in the 38th minute with the same protagonists as in the previous goal. Siebatcheu gave the ball away Sherald Becker who beat goalkeeper Janis Blaswich again.

The improvement of Leipzig in the second half he did not reach the final stretch. He shortened the distances in the 84th minute, with his corner kick from David Raum headed into the net Willy Orban.

The victory puts Union Berlin in the top three along with Borussia Monchengladbach and Mainz, with seven points. Bayern, who visit Bochum on Sunday, can be leaders with multiple wins