Last Updated: February 20, 2023, 00:03 IST
Schalke’s Alex Kral, left, and Union’s Kevin Behrens, proper, problem for the ball throughout the German Bundesliga soccer match between 1. FC Union Berlin and FC Schalke 04 in Berlin, Germany, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023. (Andreas Gora//dpa through AP)
Union Berlin had been held to a goalless draw by Schalke and missed out on the chance to go prime of the Bundesliga desk following Bayern Munich’s loss to Borussia Monchengladbach
Union Berlin missed the prospect to capitalize on a Bayern Munich defeat and take over as Bundesliga chief on Sunday after being held 0-0 by last-place Schalke.
It was Schalke’s fourth consecutive 0-0 draw and the primary recreation league recreation in six that Union didn’t win this yr. The setback left the Köpenick-based staff stage on 43 factors with 10-time defending champion Bayern, which slumped to a 3-2 loss at Borussia Mönchengladbach on Saturday.
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Bayern leads after 21 rounds due to its vastly superior objective distinction.
Borussia Dortmund might transfer stage on factors with Bayern and Union by beating Hertha Berlin in the late recreation. Also later, Bayer Leverkusen was internet hosting Mainz.
Schalke goalkeeper Ralf Fährmann stopped Rani Khedira’s effort towards the top of a primary half of few highlights as each groups annoyed one another.
Union coach Urs Fischer introduced on speedy Dutch ahead Sheraldo Becker with simply over half an hour of regular time remaining and American ahead Jordan Pefok shortly afterwards however neither might power a breakthrough towards Schalke’s cussed defence.
Bayern hosts Union subsequent Sunday.
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