Livian Burcu fires Union Berlin to first win of the season over Elversberg
· Bundesliga-Official
A deflected effort from substitute Livan Burcu settled a tight contest at the Alte Försterei, handing Mauro Lustrinelli's Union Berlin their first Bundesliga win of the season against league newcomers Elversberg.
Union Berlin 1-0 Elversberg
Goals: 1-0 Burcu 81’
Following their record biggest defeat at the hands of Bayern Munich before the international break (7-0), Mauro Lustrinelli made three changes to his Union side ahead of the clash with Elversberg, with Zeno van den Bosch, Kastriot Imeri and Tim Skarke all starting.
Vincent Wagner likewise made three alterations following his side's goalless draw at Schalke last time out, handing full debuts to Luca Sirch, Tom Zimmerschied and Noel Futkeu.
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