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Leipzig beats Union 2-1 to reach German Cup final again

2022-04-21 05:14 Last Updated At：05:20

Emil Forsberg scored in injury time to send Leipzig back into the German Cup final with a 2-1 win at home over Union Berlin on Wednesday.

Benjamin Henrichs crossed the ball back in after Union defender Timo Baumgartl had cleared off the line, and Forsberg got in front of Andras Schäfer to head the ball past goalkeeper Frederik Rönnow and set up a title decider against Freiburg in Berlin’s Olympiastadion on May 21.

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Leipzig's Emil Forsberg, left, celebrates with Leipzig's Marcel Halstenberg after scoring his side's second goal during the German Soccer Cup semi final match between RB Leipzig and 1. FC Union Berlin in Leipzig, Germany, Wednesday, April 20, 2022. (AP PhotoMichael Sohn)

Emil Forsberg scored in injury time to send Leipzig back into the German Cup final with a 2-1 win at home over Union Berlin on Wednesday.
Leipzig's Emil Forsberg, center, scores his side's second goal during the German Soccer Cup semi final match between RB Leipzig and 1. FC Union Berlin in Leipzig, Germany, Wednesday, April 20, 2022. (AP PhotoMichael Sohn)

Freiburg defeated second-division Hamburger SV 3-1 on Tuesday to reach the final for the first time.
Leipzig's players celebrate at the end of the German Soccer Cup semi final match between RB Leipzig and 1. FC Union Berlin in Leipzig, Germany, Wednesday, April 20, 2022. (AP PhotoMichael Sohn)

André Silva should have equalized after a well-worked team move in the 37th but the Portugal forward swept his shot just wide.
Leipzig's players celebrate at the end of the German Soccer Cup semi final match between RB Leipzig and 1. FC Union Berlin in Leipzig, Germany, Wednesday, April 20, 2022. (AP PhotoMichael Sohn)

Silva didn’t miss this time and Forsberg finished the job as Leipzig stretched its unbeaten run across all competitions to 15 games.
Leipzig's players celebrate at the end of the German Soccer Cup semi final match between RB Leipzig and 1. FC Union Berlin in Leipzig, Germany, Wednesday, April 20, 2022. (AP PhotoMichael Sohn)

Leipzig's players celebrate at the end of the German Soccer Cup semi final match between RB Leipzig and 1. FC Union Berlin in Leipzig, Germany, Wednesday, April 20, 2022. (AP PhotoMichael Sohn)
Leipzig's Andre Silva celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the German Soccer Cup semi final match between RB Leipzig and 1. FC Union Berlin in Leipzig, Germany, Wednesday, April 20, 2022. (AP PhotoMichael Sohn)

Leipzig's Andre Silva celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the German Soccer Cup semi final match between RB Leipzig and 1. FC Union Berlin in Leipzig, Germany, Wednesday, April 20, 2022. (AP PhotoMichael Sohn)
Leipzig's fans hold a banner against war and Putin before the German Soccer Cup semi final match between RB Leipzig and 1. FC Union Berlin in Leipzig, Germany, Wednesday, April 20, 2022. (AP PhotoMichael Sohn)

Leipzig's fans hold a banner against war and Putin before the German Soccer Cup semi final match between RB Leipzig and 1. FC Union Berlin in Leipzig, Germany, Wednesday, April 20, 2022. (AP PhotoMichael Sohn)
Union's Bastian Oczipka, left, duels for the ball with Leipzig's Dominik Szoboszlai during the German Soccer Cup semi final match between RB Leipzig and 1. FC Union Berlin in Leipzig, Germany, Wednesday, April 20, 2022. (AP PhotoMichael Sohn)

Union's Bastian Oczipka, left, duels for the ball with Leipzig's Dominik Szoboszlai during the German Soccer Cup semi final match between RB Leipzig and 1. FC Union Berlin in Leipzig, Germany, Wednesday, April 20, 2022. (AP PhotoMichael Sohn)
Union's Sheraldo Becker celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's opening goal during the German Soccer Cup semi final match between RB Leipzig and 1. FC Union Berlin in Leipzig, Germany, Wednesday, April 20, 2022. (AP PhotoMichael Sohn)

Union's Sheraldo Becker celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's opening goal during the German Soccer Cup semi final match between RB Leipzig and 1. FC Union Berlin in Leipzig, Germany, Wednesday, April 20, 2022. (AP PhotoMichael Sohn)
Union's Sheraldo Becker gestures during the German Soccer Cup semi final match between RB Leipzig and 1. FC Union Berlin in Leipzig, Germany, Wednesday, April 20, 2022. (AP PhotoMichael Sohn)

Union's Sheraldo Becker gestures during the German Soccer Cup semi final match between RB Leipzig and 1. FC Union Berlin in Leipzig, Germany, Wednesday, April 20, 2022. (AP PhotoMichael Sohn)
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Leipzig's Emil Forsberg, left, celebrates with Leipzig's Marcel Halstenberg after scoring his side's second goal during the German Soccer Cup semi final match between RB Leipzig and 1. FC Union Berlin in Leipzig, Germany, Wednesday, April 20, 2022. (AP PhotoMichael Sohn)

Emil Forsberg scored in injury time to send Leipzig back into the German Cup final with a 2-1 win at home over Union Berlin on Wednesday.

Leipzig's Emil Forsberg, center, scores his side's second goal during the German Soccer Cup semi final match between RB Leipzig and 1. FC Union Berlin in Leipzig, Germany, Wednesday, April 20, 2022. (AP PhotoMichael Sohn)

Freiburg defeated second-division Hamburger SV 3-1 on Tuesday to reach the final for the first time.

Leipzig's players celebrate at the end of the German Soccer Cup semi final match between RB Leipzig and 1. FC Union Berlin in Leipzig, Germany, Wednesday, April 20, 2022. (AP PhotoMichael Sohn)

André Silva should have equalized after a well-worked team move in the 37th but the Portugal forward swept his shot just wide.

Leipzig's players celebrate at the end of the German Soccer Cup semi final match between RB Leipzig and 1. FC Union Berlin in Leipzig, Germany, Wednesday, April 20, 2022. (AP PhotoMichael Sohn)

Silva didn’t miss this time and Forsberg finished the job as Leipzig stretched its unbeaten run across all competitions to 15 games.

Leipzig's players celebrate at the end of the German Soccer Cup semi final match between RB Leipzig and 1. FC Union Berlin in Leipzig, Germany, Wednesday, April 20, 2022. (AP PhotoMichael Sohn)

Leipzig's players celebrate at the end of the German Soccer Cup semi final match between RB Leipzig and 1. FC Union Berlin in Leipzig, Germany, Wednesday, April 20, 2022. (AP PhotoMichael Sohn)

Leipzig's Andre Silva celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the German Soccer Cup semi final match between RB Leipzig and 1. FC Union Berlin in Leipzig, Germany, Wednesday, April 20, 2022. (AP PhotoMichael Sohn)

Leipzig's Andre Silva celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the German Soccer Cup semi final match between RB Leipzig and 1. FC Union Berlin in Leipzig, Germany, Wednesday, April 20, 2022. (AP PhotoMichael Sohn)

Leipzig's fans hold a banner against war and Putin before the German Soccer Cup semi final match between RB Leipzig and 1. FC Union Berlin in Leipzig, Germany, Wednesday, April 20, 2022. (AP PhotoMichael Sohn)

Leipzig's fans hold a banner against war and Putin before the German Soccer Cup semi final match between RB Leipzig and 1. FC Union Berlin in Leipzig, Germany, Wednesday, April 20, 2022. (AP PhotoMichael Sohn)

Union's Bastian Oczipka, left, duels for the ball with Leipzig's Dominik Szoboszlai during the German Soccer Cup semi final match between RB Leipzig and 1. FC Union Berlin in Leipzig, Germany, Wednesday, April 20, 2022. (AP PhotoMichael Sohn)

Union's Bastian Oczipka, left, duels for the ball with Leipzig's Dominik Szoboszlai during the German Soccer Cup semi final match between RB Leipzig and 1. FC Union Berlin in Leipzig, Germany, Wednesday, April 20, 2022. (AP PhotoMichael Sohn)

Union's Sheraldo Becker celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's opening goal during the German Soccer Cup semi final match between RB Leipzig and 1. FC Union Berlin in Leipzig, Germany, Wednesday, April 20, 2022. (AP PhotoMichael Sohn)

Union's Sheraldo Becker celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's opening goal during the German Soccer Cup semi final match between RB Leipzig and 1. FC Union Berlin in Leipzig, Germany, Wednesday, April 20, 2022. (AP PhotoMichael Sohn)

Union's Sheraldo Becker gestures during the German Soccer Cup semi final match between RB Leipzig and 1. FC Union Berlin in Leipzig, Germany, Wednesday, April 20, 2022. (AP PhotoMichael Sohn)

Union's Sheraldo Becker gestures during the German Soccer Cup semi final match between RB Leipzig and 1. FC Union Berlin in Leipzig, Germany, Wednesday, April 20, 2022. (AP PhotoMichael Sohn)

Leipzig lost last year’s final 4-1 to Borussia Dortmund and the 2019 final 3-0 to Bayern Munich. Both Bundesliga heavyweights were knocked out ahead of the semifinals this season.

Leipzig's Emil Forsberg, left, celebrates with Leipzig's Marcel Halstenberg after scoring his side's second goal during the German Soccer Cup semi final match between RB Leipzig and 1. FC Union Berlin in Leipzig, Germany, Wednesday, April 20, 2022. (AP PhotoMichael Sohn)

Leipzig's Emil Forsberg, left, celebrates with Leipzig's Marcel Halstenberg after scoring his side's second goal during the German Soccer Cup semi final match between RB Leipzig and 1. FC Union Berlin in Leipzig, Germany, Wednesday, April 20, 2022. (AP PhotoMichael Sohn)

Freiburg defeated second-division Hamburger SV 3-1 on Tuesday to reach the final for the first time.

Union received support from some 6,500 fans all clad in red that made the relatively short trip from Berlin. In a pre-planned protest against Leipzig, a club they see as a marketing tool as it was founded by energy drinks company Red Bull in 2009, the Union supporters stayed quiet for the first 15 minutes and then consistently drowned out the home support.

Leipzig’s fans were stunned when Union went ahead in the 25th minute. Captain Christopher Trimmel whipped in a deep cross that Sheraldo Becker tucked inside the far post.

Leipzig's Emil Forsberg, center, scores his side's second goal during the German Soccer Cup semi final match between RB Leipzig and 1. FC Union Berlin in Leipzig, Germany, Wednesday, April 20, 2022. (AP PhotoMichael Sohn)

Leipzig's Emil Forsberg, center, scores his side's second goal during the German Soccer Cup semi final match between RB Leipzig and 1. FC Union Berlin in Leipzig, Germany, Wednesday, April 20, 2022. (AP PhotoMichael Sohn)

André Silva should have equalized after a well-worked team move in the 37th but the Portugal forward swept his shot just wide.

Taiwo Awoniyi should have made it 2-0 to Union early in the second half but was unable to reach Becker’s cross at the far post.

The visitors were to rue the miss when Leipzig was awarded a penalty on the hour-mark for a foul by Union defender Paul Jaeckel on Christopher Nkunku.

Leipzig's players celebrate at the end of the German Soccer Cup semi final match between RB Leipzig and 1. FC Union Berlin in Leipzig, Germany, Wednesday, April 20, 2022. (AP PhotoMichael Sohn)

Leipzig's players celebrate at the end of the German Soccer Cup semi final match between RB Leipzig and 1. FC Union Berlin in Leipzig, Germany, Wednesday, April 20, 2022. (AP PhotoMichael Sohn)

Silva didn’t miss this time and Forsberg finished the job as Leipzig stretched its unbeaten run across all competitions to 15 games.

Union had been bidding to reach its second final after losing 2-0 to Schalke in 2001.

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Leipzig's players celebrate at the end of the German Soccer Cup semi final match between RB Leipzig and 1. FC Union Berlin in Leipzig, Germany, Wednesday, April 20, 2022. (AP PhotoMichael Sohn)

Leipzig's players celebrate at the end of the German Soccer Cup semi final match between RB Leipzig and 1. FC Union Berlin in Leipzig, Germany, Wednesday, April 20, 2022. (AP PhotoMichael Sohn)
Leipzig's players celebrate at the end of the German Soccer Cup semi final match between RB Leipzig and 1. FC Union Berlin in Leipzig, Germany, Wednesday, April 20, 2022. (AP PhotoMichael Sohn)

Leipzig's players celebrate at the end of the German Soccer Cup semi final match between RB Leipzig and 1. FC Union Berlin in Leipzig, Germany, Wednesday, April 20, 2022. (AP PhotoMichael Sohn)

 Leipzig's Andre Silva celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the German Soccer Cup semi final match between RB Leipzig and 1. FC Union Berlin in Leipzig, Germany, Wednesday, April 20, 2022. (AP PhotoMichael Sohn)

Leipzig's Andre Silva celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the German Soccer Cup semi final match between RB Leipzig and 1. FC Union Berlin in Leipzig, Germany, Wednesday, April 20, 2022. (AP PhotoMichael Sohn)

 Leipzig's fans hold a banner against war and Putin before the German Soccer Cup semi final match between RB Leipzig and 1. FC Union Berlin in Leipzig, Germany, Wednesday, April 20, 2022. (AP PhotoMichael Sohn)

Leipzig's fans hold a banner against war and Putin before the German Soccer Cup semi final match between RB Leipzig and 1. FC Union Berlin in Leipzig, Germany, Wednesday, April 20, 2022. (AP PhotoMichael Sohn)

 Union's Bastian Oczipka, left, duels for the ball with Leipzig's Dominik Szoboszlai during the German Soccer Cup semi final match between RB Leipzig and 1. FC Union Berlin in Leipzig, Germany, Wednesday, April 20, 2022. (AP PhotoMichael Sohn)

Union's Bastian Oczipka, left, duels for the ball with Leipzig's Dominik Szoboszlai during the German Soccer Cup semi final match between RB Leipzig and 1. FC Union Berlin in Leipzig, Germany, Wednesday, April 20, 2022. (AP PhotoMichael Sohn)
Union's Sheraldo Becker celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's opening goal during the German Soccer Cup semi final match between RB Leipzig and 1. FC Union Berlin in Leipzig, Germany, Wednesday, April 20, 2022. (AP PhotoMichael Sohn)

Union's Sheraldo Becker celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's opening goal during the German Soccer Cup semi final match between RB Leipzig and 1. FC Union Berlin in Leipzig, Germany, Wednesday, April 20, 2022. (AP PhotoMichael Sohn)

 Union's Sheraldo Becker gestures during the German Soccer Cup semi final match between RB Leipzig and 1. FC Union Berlin in Leipzig, Germany, Wednesday, April 20, 2022. (AP PhotoMichael Sohn)

Union's Sheraldo Becker gestures during the German Soccer Cup semi final match between RB Leipzig and 1. FC Union Berlin in Leipzig, Germany, Wednesday, April 20, 2022. (AP PhotoMichael Sohn)

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Fürth relegated from Bundesliga, Union Berlin beats Leipzig

 2022-04-24 00:29 Last Updated At：00:30

Greuther Fürth was relegated from the Bundesliga after losing at home to Champions League candidate Bayer Leverkusen 4-1 on Saturday.

Jetro Willems gave the enthusiastic home fans some hope of a miraculous escape with the opening goal in the fifth minute, but Patrik Schick answered four minutes later and Sardar Azmoun, Paulinho and Exequiel Palacios piled on for the visitors.

Fürth remained bottom of the league after 31 games – 12 points from safety with three games remaining.

Fuerth's players Sebastian Griesbeck, left, and Timothy Tillman, right, walk across the pitch after the German Bundesliga soccer match bettween SpVgg Greuther Fuerth and Bayer 04 Leverkusen in Fuerth, Germany, Saturday, April 23, 2022. Greuther Fürth has been relegated from the Bundesliga with a 4-1 loss at home to Bayer Leverkusen. (Daniel Karmanndpa via AP)

Fuerth's players Sebastian Griesbeck, left, and Timothy Tillman, right, walk across the pitch after the German Bundesliga soccer match bettween SpVgg Greuther Fuerth and Bayer 04 Leverkusen in Fuerth, Germany, Saturday, April 23, 2022. Greuther Fürth has been relegated from the Bundesliga with a 4-1 loss at home to Bayer Leverkusen. (Daniel Karmanndpa via AP)

Coach Stefan Leitl’s team was promoted last year when it finished second in the second division, but it never recovered from a poor start to the Bundesliga despite encouraging performances in the second half of the season. Fürth lost all but one of its first 14 games until it claimed its first win in the 15th round by beating Union Berlin.

Also on Saturday, Union came from behind thanks to substitute Sven Michel to beat Leipzig 2-1 away and atone for its loss to Leipzig in their German Cup semifinal on Wednesday.

Michel equalized in the 86th then set up Kevin Behrens with his heel for a dramatic winner in the 89th as Union won in Leipzig for the first time.

Fuerth's players walk across the pitch after the German Bundesliga soccer match bettween SpVgg Greuther Fuerth and Bayer 04 Leverkusen in Fuerth, Germany, Saturday, April 23, 2022. Greuther Fürth has been relegated from the Bundesliga with a 4-1 loss at home to Bayer Leverkusen. (Daniel Karmanndpa via AP)

Fuerth's players walk across the pitch after the German Bundesliga soccer match bettween SpVgg Greuther Fuerth and Bayer 04 Leverkusen in Fuerth, Germany, Saturday, April 23, 2022. Greuther Fürth has been relegated from the Bundesliga with a 4-1 loss at home to Bayer Leverkusen. (Daniel Karmanndpa via AP)

The end of Leipzig’s 15-game unbeaten run across all competitions allowed Leverkusen to reclaim third place. Leverkusen dropped to fourth last weekend with a loss at home to Leipzig, but the sides have switched positions again, leaving Leipzig in the last qualification place for the Champions League.

Freiburg was fifth after coming from two goals down to lead Borussia Mönchengladbach 3-2 only to concede the equalizer in injury time to Gladbach’s Lars Stindl.

Cologne was seventh behind Union after a 3-1 win over Arminia Bielefeld, which remained second from bottom and the favorite to join Fürth in the second division.

Union's Sven Michel, right, celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match between RB Leipzig and 1. FC Union Berlin in Leipzig, Germany, Saturday, April 23, 2022. (Jan Woitasdpa via AP)

Union's Sven Michel, right, celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match between RB Leipzig and 1. FC Union Berlin in Leipzig, Germany, Saturday, April 23, 2022. (Jan Woitasdpa via AP)

Also, Eintracht Frankfurt drew with Hoffenheim 2-2.

Bayern Munich hosted main rival Borussia Dortmund in “der Klassiker” late Saturday, when the Bavarian powerhouse was hoping to seal what would be a record-extending 10th consecutive title.

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Leverkusen's scorer Exequiel Palacios, left, and his teammate Paulinho celebrate their side's fourth goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match bettween SpVgg Greuther Fuerth and Bayer 04 Leverkusen in Fuerth, Germany, Saturday, April 23, 2022. (Daniel Karmanndpa via AP)

Leverkusen's scorer Exequiel Palacios, left, and his teammate Paulinho celebrate their side's fourth goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match bettween SpVgg Greuther Fuerth and Bayer 04 Leverkusen in Fuerth, Germany, Saturday, April 23, 2022. (Daniel Karmanndpa via AP)

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Freiburg's Christian Guenter celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match bettween SC Freiburg and Borussia Moenchengladbach in Freiburg, Germany, Saturday, April 23, 2022 (Tom Wellerdpa via AP)

Freiburg's Christian Guenter celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match bettween SC Freiburg and Borussia Moenchengladbach in Freiburg, Germany, Saturday, April 23, 2022 (Tom Wellerdpa via AP)

 Frankfurt's Daichi Kamada, center, scores his side's second goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match bettween Eintracht Frankfurt and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim in Frankfurt, Germany, Saturday, April 23, 2022. (Arne Dedertdpa via AP)

Frankfurt's Daichi Kamada, center, scores his side's second goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match bettween Eintracht Frankfurt and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim in Frankfurt, Germany, Saturday, April 23, 2022. (Arne Dedertdpa via AP)

 Cologne's scorer Anthony Modeste, left, and Jannes Horn, right, celebrate their side's second goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match bettween 1. FC Cologne and Arminia Bielefeld in Cologne, Germany, Saturday, April 23, 2022. (Marius Beckerdpa via AP)

Cologne's scorer Anthony Modeste, left, and Jannes Horn, right, celebrate their side's second goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match bettween 1. FC Cologne and Arminia Bielefeld in Cologne, Germany, Saturday, April 23, 2022. (Marius Beckerdpa via AP)

 Frankfurt's head coach Oliver Glasner gestures during the German Bundesliga soccer match bettween Eintracht Frankfurt and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim in Frankfurt, Germany, Saturday, April 23, 2022. (Arne Dedertdpa via AP)

Frankfurt's head coach Oliver Glasner gestures during the German Bundesliga soccer match bettween Eintracht Frankfurt and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim in Frankfurt, Germany, Saturday, April 23, 2022. (Arne Dedertdpa via AP)

 Leverkusen's Sardar Azmoun celebrates his side's second goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match bettween SpVgg Greuther Fuerth and Bayer 04 Leverkusen in Fuerth, Germany, Saturday, April 23, 2022. (Daniel Karmanndpa via AP)

Leverkusen's Sardar Azmoun celebrates his side's second goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match bettween SpVgg Greuther Fuerth and Bayer 04 Leverkusen in Fuerth, Germany, Saturday, April 23, 2022. (Daniel Karmanndpa via AP)

 Freiburg's head coach Christian Streich gestures during the German Bundesliga soccer match bettween SC Freiburg and Borussia Moenchengladbach in Freiburg, Germany, Saturday, April 23, 2022. (Tom Wellerdpa via AP)

Freiburg's head coach Christian Streich gestures during the German Bundesliga soccer match bettween SC Freiburg and Borussia Moenchengladbach in Freiburg, Germany, Saturday, April 23, 2022. (Tom Wellerdpa via AP)

 Moenchengladbach's Kouadio Kone, left, and Freiburg's Vincenzo Grifo, right, challenge for the ball during the German Bundesliga soccer match bettween SC Freiburg and Borussia Moenchengladbach in Freiburg, Germany, Saturday, April 23, 2022. (Tom Wellerdpa via AP)

Moenchengladbach's Kouadio Kone, left, and Freiburg's Vincenzo Grifo, right, challenge for the ball during the German Bundesliga soccer match bettween SC Freiburg and Borussia Moenchengladbach in Freiburg, Germany, Saturday, April 23, 2022. (Tom Wellerdpa via AP)

 Leipzig's goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi, right, saves the ball against Union's Taiwo Awoniyi, left, during the German Bundesliga soccer match bettween RB Leipzig and 1. FC Union Berlin in Leipzig, Germany, Saturday, April 23, 2022. ( Jan Woitasdpa via AP)

Leipzig's goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi, right, saves the ball against Union's Taiwo Awoniyi, left, during the German Bundesliga soccer match bettween RB Leipzig and 1. FC Union Berlin in Leipzig, Germany, Saturday, April 23, 2022. ( Jan Woitasdpa via AP)