Union Berlin beat SV Elversberg 1-0.
The Bundesliga fixture took place on 10 October 2026 at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei in Berlin. Both sides entered the match looking to claim three points, but the home side ultimately edged it thanks to a late goal.
How it unfolded
The opening stages were tense, and Union Berlin’s Janik Haberer was the first player to feel the referee’s hand, receiving a yellow card in the 7th minute for a bad foul. The early booking did not deter Union, who continued to press. Their midfielder Tim Skarke added a second caution for the hosts in the 21st minute, again being shown a yellow card.
Despite the disciplinary interruptions, the game remained tightly contested, with both teams creating limited clear-cut chances. The deadlock was finally broken in the 81st minute. A corner was delivered into the box, and Livan Burcu rose to meet the ball, unleashing a right-footed shot from outside the area that curled into the bottom left corner, giving Union Berlin a 1-0 lead.
The remainder of the match saw SV Elversberg push for an equaliser, but the home side held firm. In injury time, Maurice Krattenmacher of Elversberg was booked in the 90+2 minute for a bad foul, receiving a yellow card as the final whistle approached.
Standout performers
Livan Burcu was the decisive figure, scoring the only goal of the match with a well-timed strike from a set-piece situation in the 81st minute. His ability to find space and convert from distance proved the difference.
Match facts
- Final score: 1. FC Union Berlin 1-0 SV Elversberg
- Scorers: Livan Burcu (81')
- Bookings:
- Janik Haberer (Union Berlin) – 7' (bad foul)
- Tim Skarke (Union Berlin) – 21'
- Maurice Krattenmacher (SV Elversberg) – 90+2' (bad foul)
- Venue: Stadion An der Alten Försterei, Berlin
What it means
The win gives 1. FC Union Berlin three points from the Bundesliga encounter, while SV Elversberg return to the league without points from this match. Both clubs will look to build on the result in their upcoming fixtures.
