RB Leipzig overcame 1. FC Union Berlin in a win on Sunday, 0x3, on to matchday 3 of the 1. Bundesliga. In this competition, Urs Fischer's team came from two wins, and Marco Rose's team came from a win. Benjamin Sesko was the main player.
The first-half ended with a goalless draw.
The first goal of the game was scored by Xavi Simons, with a right-foot strike from outside the box, after 51 minutes. With 64 minutes on the clock, 1. FC Union Berlin saw Kevin Volland get a straight red card in the 85th minute, Benjamin Sesko doubled the lead for RB Leipzig, with a right-foot shot inside the box. Forward netted the last goal in the closing stages of the game through a header inside the penalty area.
After the result RB Leipzig are 4th in the table, with 6 points, while 1. FC Union Berlin sit 5th place, with 6 points. Next up, Marco Rose's team will play at home against FC Augsburg. Meanwhile, Urs Fischer's team visit Wolfsburg.
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Xavi Simons 51' Benjamin Sesko 85' 87' |