Baumgart's premiere as Union coach: defeat shocks fans!

Steffen Baumgart celebrated a failed debut as coach of Union Berlin. The Bundesliga soccer team lost its first game under Baumgart 0-2 (0-1) against 1. FC Heidenheim. This defeat leads Union Berlin further into the relegation battle, as the team has been waiting for a win for ten competitive games.

The encounter took place under tense circumstances as Union Berlin faces a retrospective penalty from the sports court that converted a 1-1 defeat against VfL Bochum into a 0-2 defeat. As in the reporting by Radio Ennepe Ruhr mentioned, the club announced that it would appeal this decision.

Game progression and decisive moments

In the duel against Heidenheim, Union Berlin fell behind early on. Frans Krätzig scored the first goal for the hosts in the 17th minute. Union had a few good chances in the first half, but failed, among other things, against the crossbar. A crucial moment of the game was the red card for Tom Rothe, which he received in the 38th minute after a foul on Sirlord Conteh, which meant that Union Berlin had to operate outnumbered.

Adrian Beck made the decision in the 84th minute by scoring the second goal for Heidenheim. Union Berlin was unable to equalize despite some good chances in the second half. The defeat represents a bitter continuation of the difficult situation for the team, which only has 17 points in the table and is only four points above the relegation place.

How RND reported, the gap to the relegation place could potentially narrow further if the DFB Federal Court confirms the subsequent defeat against VfL Bochum. With this win, Heidenheim was able to end its negative streak and get its first three points since the end of September.