Union Berlin beats Cologne 1-0 to top Bundesliga

Published September 11, 2022 11:11 AM

By CIARÁN FAHEY
AP Sports Writer

BERLIN (AP) — American forward Jordan Pefok had a penalty saved but Union Berlin held on to win 1-0 at previously unbeaten Cologne in the Bundesliga. An own-goal from Cologne defender Timo Hübers in the third minute was enough for the capital club to take top spot in the league ahead of Freiburg’s game with Borussia Mönchengladbach later Sunday. Union has 14 points after six rounds. That’s two more than 10-time defending champion Bayern Munich, Hoffenheim, Borussia Dortmund and Freiburg.

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