In an exhilarating Bundesliga fixture held at Stadion An der Alten Forsterei on 13 May 2023, 1. FC Union Berlin proved superior with a 4-2 victory against Freiburg. Despite conceding more shots on target and more corners, Union Berlin capitalized on their opportunities, demonstrating clinical finishing and robust teamwork.

Union Berlin's promising start saw Kevin Behrens scoring the opener within the first five minutes, followed by two more impressive goals from Sheraldo Becker, all in the first half. These efforts took Union Berlin to a comfortable three-goal lead before the break. Contributing equally to their impressive team performance were Robin Knoche and Becker, each providing two critical assists, thus highlighting Union Berlin's excellent teamwork.

However, Freiburg showed resilience in the second half. Starting with Manuel Gulde's strike at the 55-minute mark, followed by a penalty converted by Vincenzo Grifo in the 70th minute, Freiburg managed to reduce the deficit to one goal, showcasing their optimizing use of the eight shots on target. Moreover, with seven corner kicks compared to Union Berlin's single one, they exhibited strong attacking intent.

Nevertheless, the critical turning point came at the 80th minute when Aissa Bilal Laidouni scored the fourth goal for Union Berlin, sealing their victory. Becker, besides being a two-goal hero, also provided this crucial assist, thus proving a pivotal player in Berlin's triumph. Freiburg, despite their higher ball possession and eight shots on target, struggled to convert their attempts effectively.

On the disciplinary front, Union Berlin accumulated three yellow cards, with Rani Khedira, Kevin Behrens, and Sheraldo Becker being cautioned. On the other hand, Freiburg received only one yellow card, given to Michael Gregoritsch. These figures suggest a more aggressive style of play from Union Berlin, who committed 18 fouls compared to Freiburg's 13.

This match demonstrated how effectively Union Berlin used their chances with only four shots on target compared to Freiburg's eight. Union Berlin certainly understood that it's not about how many you create but how many you finish. Their cohesive team play and the ability to maximize opportunities rather than individual performances were the difference on the day.

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