Doekhi's Masterclass Halts Bayern's Reign: 2-2 Stalemate at the Alten Försterei

Must Watch Futmetrix Score: 100/100. A six-pointer that neither team claimed: Union Berlin matched the Bundesliga's elite and proved that a relegation-battling side can stand toe-to-toe with the very best.

A Defender's Nightmare for Bayern

At Stadion An der Alten Försterei, Union Berlin unleashed an unexpected intensity that rattled the table-toppers. Danilho Doekhi, rated 8.9, authored a performance for the ages—a centre-back brace (27', 83') that had Bayern scrambling. His first goal came via J. Haberer's assist; his second, in the 83rd minute, handed Union a shock lead. Bayern, with 74% possession and an 88% pass accuracy, looked rattled. For stretches, the defending champions were outthought, not outpassed.

VAR's Cruelty and Kane's Redemption

But the match was defined by swings of fortune. In the 10th minute, VAR cancelled Ilyas Ansah's goal for Union Berlin—a decision that altered the narrative's trajectory. Bayern responded through Luis Díaz (38'), reasserting control. The stakes climbed as Union refused to fold. Then came the knife twist: Harry Kane, arriving in the 90th minute after a T. Bischof assist, restored parity with a clinical finish. Four lead changes, two periods of deadlock—this was balance as chaos.

The Underdog's Statement

Union Berlin (11th, 12 points) had 12 shots to Bayern's 12, but efficiency mattered. Their 4 shots on target matched Bayern's, yet the narrative belonged to Doekhi and the Köpenick faithful. Bayern (1st, 28 points) entered as 16 points clear and 9-0 in their last 10 games. They leave with a draw—wounded, but alive. This was the match that proved the Bundesliga's hierarchy isn't immutable.