Union Berlin stuns Leverkusen 1-0 to move 4th in Bundesliga

Substitute Cedric Teuchert scored late for Union Berlin to stun third-placed Bayer Leverkusen 1-0 and move to fourth in Bundesliga on Friday.

Teuchert came on for injured Sheraldo Becker midway through first half and missed chances before finally beating Leverkusen goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky in 88th minute after a brilliant through ball from Christopher Lenz.

Leverkusen dominated possession but lacked efficiency and slumped to its third defeat in four games. Peter Bosz’s team had been unbeaten before losing at home to Bayern Munich 2-1 on Dec. 19 and it hasn’t won since.

Union came closest to scoring early on when Marvin Friedrich’s header touched outside of left post in 15th minute.

home side had to bring on Teuchert for Becker in 24th after speedy forward injured his left ankle in a tussle for ball with Edmond Tapsoba.

Union went even closer early in second half, when Teuchert found himself totally free in front of Hradecky and aimed for right corner, only to see his shot come back off inside of post and rebound across goal-line before grazing or post.

Teuchert went close again in 61st after some fine play from Marcus Ingvartsen to set him up, and near miss spurred visitors to respond. Leon Bailey and Patrik Schick were both blocked.

Teuchert’s persistence finally paid off, however, though re were complaints from Leverkusen that re had been a foul in buildup. Union coach Urs Fischer attempted to console furious midfielder Nadiem Amiri, who had been booked for his complaints, after whistle.

Im credits: AP