Preparation - Union wins test against Dynamo Kiev
Football-Bundesligist 1. FC Union Berlin recorded a late win in their training camp in Austria against Dynamo Kiev. The Coppencickers won 3:2 (1:1) in front of 648 spectators, around 300 of whom were Union fans.
Union's goals were scored by Benedict Hollerbach (14th minute) for a 1:0 lead, Chris Bedia (66th minute) for a 2:1 advantage, and Jordan Siebatcheu in the 90th minute for a 3:2 score. For Kiev, Vladyslav Vanat (33rd minute) and Samba Diallo (81st minute) were successful.
Union's trainer Bo Svensson used a total of 22 players, most of whom played for 45 minutes. The encounter with the Ukrainian vice-champion was the only test match for 1. FC Union in Austria. The Iron Ones return to Berlin on Friday.
- Despite their successful test game against 1. FC Union Berlin, Dynamo Kiev will now shift their focus to their upcoming matches in Ukraine.
- Although 1. FC Union Berlin had a successful training camp in Austria, they will be eager to maintain their form when they face Berlin-based rivals in the Bundesliga.
- The victory against Dynamo Kiev in Austria was a significant boost for 1. FC Union Berlin, as they aim to challenge for a higher position in the Bundesliga this season.
- Interestingly, both 1. FC Union Berlin and Dynamo Kiev have strong links to European soccer, with the former having played against Berolin clubs in both test games and regular season matches.
- In the coming weeks, Dynamo Kiev will be preparing for their UEFA Europa League matches, while 1. FC Union Berlin will look forward to their Bundesliga fixtures, with their sights set on securing more test successes and league victories.
