Pefok fires Union Berlin back to on top of the Bundesliga

Published February 4, 2023 10:40 AM

By CIARÁN FAHEY
AP Sports Writer

BERLIN (AP) — American forward Jordan Pefok has scored late to shoot Union Berlin back to the top of the Bundesliga after beating Mainz 2-1. Pefok came on as a substitute for opening goal-scorer Kevin Behrens in the 79th minute. Five minutes later he scored the winner to lift Union two points clear of Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. Dortmund routed 10-man Freiburg 5-1 to move to third behind Bayern on goal difference. Bayern visits Wolfsburg on Sunday when the 10-time defending champion can reclaim first place. Eintracht Frankfurt defeated Hertha Berlin 3-0, Cologne drew with Leipzig 0-0, and Bochum defeated Hoffenheim 5-2.

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