Union Berlin Criticizes DFB Over Match Verdict and Faces Continued Struggles

Union Berlin officials challenge a DFB ruling awarding Bochum a win after a fan incident, while the team remains winless in ten games following a 0-2 loss to Heidenheim.

Union Berlin's management, including Horst Heldt and Dirk Zingler, strongly criticized the DFB's decision to award Bochum a 2-0 victory after a fan threw a lighter at the opposing goalkeeper, Patrick Drewes.
Union plans to appeal the ruling, arguing the match should have been replayed rather than decided by the DFB Sportgericht based on a perceived referee error.
The controversy highlights broader concerns about the DFB's handling of fair play and the potential for external actions to influence match outcomes.
On the field, Union Berlin's struggles continued with a 0-2 loss to Heidenheim, extending their winless streak across all competitions to ten matches.
New coach Steffen Baumgart saw some positive signs in his debut but emphasized the need for offensive improvements as Union faces critical upcoming matches to avoid deeper relegation trouble.