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Berlin (dpa) - Borussia Mönchengladbach also did not end the strong home series of 1. FC Union Berlin in the Bundesliga.

Although coach Marco Rose's team fought 1-1 (0-1) on Saturday, they deserved a point and have been unbeaten for six matches.

In the An der Alten Försterei stadium, however, the well-organized capitals remained in the ninth home game in a row without defeat and also annoyed the next favorite.

Previously, neither Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund nor Bayer Leverkusen could win this season in Berlin-Köpenick.

Union had taken the lead through Robin Knoche (31st minute), Alassane Plea (59th) equalized for Borussia.

After two previous defeats away from home, the hosts got at least one point and still have the opportunity to qualify for the European competition for the first time in their second year in the House of Lords.

After the spectacular 4-2 last win against Dortmund, the foals' Champions League ambitions suffered a bit of a damper.

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Union started committed after the two bankruptcies in Leipzig and Augsburg.

Coach Urs Fischer had changed his starting eleven to four positions and had to replace the suspended captain Christopher Trimmel.

Although the guests had a good opportunity immediately after the kick-off by Stefan Lainer, Union then stabilized despite the changes.

The Berliners took the first option.

After a free kick from Marcus Ingvartsen Knoche was with his head on the spot.

The premier goal of the ex-Wolfsburg was also Union's tenth header goal this season.

At that time, only record champions Bayern Munich had booked that many.

And Gladbach?

In the first half, not much came together for the guests in an unattractive duel.

While the Berliners determined the game, but were rarely dangerous, Borussia tried unsuccessfully with counterattacks.

Although Marcus Thuram was back in the starting line-up for the first time after his spit attack and five games suspension.

He did not influence the game decisively.

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Shortly after the break, Teuchert ran from a tight angle towards Gladbach's keeper Yann Sommer, but failed (50th) and shortly afterwards missed a cross from Gießelmann (56th).

Gladbach punished this by Plea before Union had to cope with another shock.

Regular goalkeeper Andreas Luthe was replaced after a collision with Knoche and Thuram.

Loris Karius, on loan from Liverpool FC, unexpectedly made his Bundesliga debut for the Berlin team.

When he returned to the House of Lords after 1,722 days, the 27-year-old acted confidently and at least showed a strong parade in stoppage time.

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