The Bundesliga match between Union Berlin and Stuttgart became historic for its extraordinary first half, where both teams scored four goals each. This remarkable 51-minute spree significantly increased Union's home goal tally for the season and made it the first Bundesliga game to feature eight first-half goals. Despite a lackluster second half, Union's performance was crucial as they secured the point needed to ensure their survival in the top flight. This match coincided with Union's significant milestones, marking their 200th Bundesliga game and their 100th at home.
In this first half, Union matched a third of the goals they had already scored at home all season, taking their season tally in their yard from 12 to 16.
The game had delighted and defied reason. So on the day when Union marked their 200th Bundesliga game and their 100th at home, they got the point that made mathematically sure of survival.
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