Union Berlin beats St. Pauli despite transfer confusion before kick-off

In Friday’s Bundesliga match, Union Berlin beat promoted team St. Pauli 1-0. A transfer on the match day caused a stir.

The surprise departure of Robin Gosens threw the Berlin team into disarray. The German international, record signing (a year ago) and Köpenick’s top scorer left Union Berlin at the last minute. Even Union’s managing director Horst Heldt was surprised by Gosens’ move: “Until ten past four, I assumed that Robin (Gosens) would be on the pitch and playing today. Then the news came and then we implemented it.”

Where Gosens is going and under what conditions has not yet been officially confirmed. According to reports, AC Florence is to be Gosens’ new club.

Union Berlin and St. Pauli played against each other for the first time in the Bundesliga. Both sides fought hard, but chances to score were few and far between. Benedict Hollerbach scored the goal of the evening in the first half.

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