The Unioner Paul Seguin and Christopher Trimmel give loud instructions Photo: Picture Alliance
From BZ/dpa
Bundesliga club 1. FC Union Berlin beat promoted second division 1. FC Magdeburg 4-1 (2-1) in the second test match of the summer preparations.
The goals for the guests were scored on Saturday in front of 7,955 visitors in the MDCC Arena by Andreas Voglsammer (1st minute), Kevin Behrens (8th), Keita Endo (54th) and Tim Skarke (87th).
Union Kevin Behrens (2nd from left) scores 2-0 against Magdeburg goalkeeper Dominik Reimann Photo: Picture Alliance
Magdeburg, who had put a penalty kick against the right post in the person of Baris Atik (32nd), were definitely superior in the first half after being quickly 0:2 behind. But they needed an own goal from Paul Seguin, son of the Magdeburg football legend Wolfgang Seguin, to score the 1:2 (33rd minute).
Berlin’s Paul Seguin in a duel with Magdeburg’s Baris Atik Photo: Picture Alliance
In the second 45 minutes, before which Union coach Urs Fischer changed completely, Union acted more cleverly. Five new signings were used in goalkeeper Lennart Grill, defender Danilho Doekhi, midfielder Paul Seguin and attacking players Tim Skarke and Milos Pantovic. Grill made his debut for the capital city.
On the other hand, the additions Janik Haberer and Jamie Leweling had to pass. Attacker Jordan Siebatcheu, who was only signed by Young Boys Bern on Thursday, was not yet in the squad.
The lead for Union: Andreas Voglsammer hits the head Photo: Picture Alliance
Magdeburg is already a bit further in the preparation. The second division start is already on the program for the Elbestadt team on July 16 with a home game against Fortuna Düsseldorf.
With the DFB Cup game at fourth division Chemnitzer FC, Union only has its first competitive task on August 1st. The Köpenickers will play the next test match on Wednesday (6 p.m.) at Eintracht Braunschweig, another promoted team in the 2nd Bundesliga.
