Highlights

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Full-time: Holstein Kiel 0-2 Union Berlin

Union continue their fine start to the season with all three points in Kiel! Aljoscha Kemlein's first goal for Union opened the scoring midway through the first half, a period the visitors controlled. After the break, the hosts were more threatening, but Tom Rothe's late strike sealed the win for Bo Svensson's men. Another disappointing result for Kiel, who are still waiting for their first Bundesliga point on home turf.
Full-time
90'
+ 2

Stunning stop

Skrzybski almost gets one against his former club, but it is perhaps the best save of the match from Rønnow to get a fingertip to the first-time effort.
90'

Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes

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Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
1.
Marko Ivezić
Marko Ivezić33.85km/h
2.
Benedikt Pichler
Benedikt Pichler33.78km/h
89'

Game, set and match!

You would that is that! Shortly after that Doekhi attempt, Rothe adds to his previous assist by heading him Bénes corner.
89'

Tom Rothe

GOAL!

0:2
Tom Rothe
Goal probability
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
15 %
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
7.82 m
88'

Post!

Doekhi flicks a header onto the post - that was almost the three points secured!
87'

Substitution

85'

Bénes denied!

A first real involvement from the substitute, as his rasping strike stings the palms of Weiner when parrying it away.
85'

Managing the game

The visitors are keeping the ball well when they have it. They are trying to run down the clock.
80'

10 minutes remaining

Not long for Kiel to find an equaliser here. What have they got left in the locker? Rapp will be hoping those two changes can have an impact.
74'

Close

Hollerbach can't quite get on the end of a low cross from Trimmel. Union are looking to put this one to bed.
71'

More threatening

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xGoals
The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).
Kiel now lead the xG, but still find themselves behind.
xGoals
0
0.7
0.67
1
Goals
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A battle

There is plenty physicality in this match as both teams go in search of the points.
62'

Porath heads over

This effort wasn't as close to beating Union's shot-stopper as it sails over.
58'

Wide!

Becker can't quite curl an effort into the far corner. Kiel are beginning to knock on the door here!
54'

Porath thwarted!

Rønnow produces another great stop to keep out Kiel's latest effort. They are beginning to crank up the pressure a little.
51'

Machino to make an impact?

The striker already has four goals to his name this Bundesliga campaign - can he grab another here?
47'

Remberg denied

A bouncing shot forces to dive to his right and push over the crossbar.
46'

Back underway

We're up and running in the second period.
Kick-off!
45'
+ 4

Substitution

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Half-time: Holstein Kiel 0-1 Union Berlin

The first half comes to an end with the visitors in front! Aljoscha Kemlein broke the deadlock with his first-ever goal for the club, and while Die Eisernen have rarely looked like scoring a second, they are in total control of this match. Kiel need to change things in the second half if they are to pick up points at home for the first time in the Bundesliga.
Half-time
45'
+ 2

Weiner save

Trimmel gets on on target, but there isn't enough power or indeed enough accuracy on it to beat the Kiel goalkeeper.
44'

Off the line

Ivezić heads Jeong's curling effort away from danger. The effort may have just been going wide, but the centre-back wasn't to know.
39'

Not much in it

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xGoals
The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).
The xG numbers are fairly equal, but Union have been more efficient.
xGoals
0
0.43
0.45
1
Goals
36'

Trimmel wide

A fierce effort from the Union captain from a tight angle hits the side netting. That was very well-hit!
35'

Skrzybski on

The former Union forward comes on to replace Bernhardsson - both teams have now been forced to turn to their bench.
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Unforgettable

A special day for Kemlein, who is the scorer of Union's first goal in the Bundesliga from an academy graduate!
30'

Pinball in the box

Rønnow is twice unable to clear high balls into the box, and a clearance off the line is ultimately needed to keep Union in front.
30'

Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes

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Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
29'

Struggling to create chances

Other than the goal, Kiel have not had too much to deal with, but they have been unable to unsettle an Union defence that has conceded just four goals in their opening six Bundesliga games of the campaign.
27'

Early setback

It isn't all going Union's way so far, as Jeong comes on for the injured Skarke.
21'

Gigović wide

Kiel look for an immediate response, but the midfielder's header goes wide of the target.
19'

Union in front

A first shot on target of the game, and it is in the back of the net! It is a moment to remember for Kemlein, who gets on the end of Rothe's inswinging corner to direct a brilliant header beyond Weiner for his first-ever Union goal.
18'
Aljoscha Kemlein
Goal probability
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
13 %
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
9.22 m
17'

Equal

The opening quarter-hour or so has been evenly-matched, with neither goalkeeper threatened so far.
Possession (%)
5149
9'

Over

An acrobatic attempt from Remberg following a corner, but he can't control it and it flies over the crossbar.
7'

Easing their way into the game

Yet to pick up a point at home this term, Kiel are eager to keep this clash under control against the high-flying Eisernen.
1'

Close!

A brilliant start from the visitors, who almost take the lead through Hollerbach. However, he can't quite keep his header down from Vertessen's cross and it narrowly misses the target.
1'

Up and running!

We're underway in Kiel, with Union kicking us off.
Kick-off!

Not long to go now!

The players are on the pitch and raring to go.
0:08
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Watch: Union Berlin inspect the pitch

The visitors had a look at the field of the play earlier after arriving.
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Kiel team news

Marcel Rapp, meanwhile, makes four changes to the team that recovered from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Bayer Leverkusen. Both forwards, Steven Skrzybski and Shota Machino - the team's top scorer this term - drop to the bench, with Alexander Bernhardsson and Benedikt Pichler coming in. Lewis Holtby is out with a back injury, which sees Nicolai Remberg take his place, while Marco Komenda replaces Max Geschwill.
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Union team news

Just one change for Die Eisernen following their 2-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund before the international break. Jeong Woo-yeong makes way for Tim Skarke, who lines up on the right of a front three.

Kiel starting XI

Weiner - Ivezić, Erras, Komenda - Becker (c), Remberg, Knudsen, Gigović, Porath - Bernhardsson, Pichler

Kiel subs

Dähne, Geschwill, Puchacz, Javorček, Rosenboom, Schulz, Skrzybski, Machino, Arp

Union starting XI

Rønnow - Doekhi, Vogt, Leite - Trimmel (c), Kemlein, Khedira, Rothe - Skarke, Vertessen, Hollerbach

Union subs

Schwolow, Roussillon, Querfeld, Haberer, Bénes, Jeong, Skov, Volland, Jordan

Previous meetings

The last time these two sides played each other was in the Bundesliga 2 2018/19 season. Union Berlin did the double over Holstein Kiel that year, winning both meetings 2-0. In all eight meetings between these two teams, Kiel have emerged victorious twice.
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Bo Svensson on facing Kiel

“It's always tough to start with an away game after an international break. Kiel went into the break with a sense of achievement after the game in Leverkusen. It's going to be a difficult task. Our games have all been close, no matter who the opponent. We have to bring our principles onto the pitch and take Kiel very seriously.”
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Marcel Rapp on facing Union

"We fought hard for an hour [in the 2-2 draw] against Leverkusen and played really good football [in the midweek, 5-0 friendly win] against Silkeborg. We will need this mix at the weekend."
2:28
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Watch: The best sounds of the ball hitting the net

Tale of two defences

Kiel have conceded 19 league goals already this season and at least two in each game. In contrast, Union have shipped just four - only RB Leipzig (two) have leaked fewer - and haven't conceded more than once in a game.
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Probable line-ups

Who’s set to play this weekend? Who’s going to miss out? Keep up to date with all the latest team news right here!

New season, new Union

With just one loss so far - to Gladbach - Bo Svensson's Union are making all the right noises after the disappointment of last term's dice with the drop. They've won three times, whilst also taking points off RB Leipzig and Mainz.

Kiel looking to upset Union

The Leverkusen result will have done wonders for Kiel's confidence levels, but can they go one better and score a win - what would be their first in the Bundesliga after four defeats and two draws - against an impressive Union?
2:03
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Watch: Bayer Leverkusen 2-2 Holstein Kiel - highlights

Holstein Kiel recorded only their second point in the Bundesliga after coming from 2-0 down to draw with defending champions Bayer Leverkusen. The top-flight new boys resume their campaign a point and a place off the bottom of the table.
2:03
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Watch: Union Berlin 2-1 Borussia Dortmund - highlights

Union Berlin moved up to sixth and within three points of leaders Bayern Munich with victory over Borussia Dortmund.
0:30
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Hello and welcome!

Welcome along and thanks for joining us for build-up and live coverage of this Matchday 7 fixture between Holstein Kiel and 1. FC Union Berlin.