Union Berlin beats Rijeka in Kreilach farewell
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- rbb24Local press
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Key points
- Tim Skarke scored in the 5th minute from Jeong Woo-yeong's assist in a 1-0 win
- Damir Kreilach, 37, played briefly for both sides in his final appearance after 157 games and 33 goals
- Nearly 850 Union fans travelled to Rijeka to honour the midfielder with a choreography display
Summary
Union Berlin won a friendly at HNK Rijeka on Saturday evening, but the result mattered less than the occasion. Damir Kreilach, the club's long-serving midfielder and former captain, played his last match in his native Croatia before nearly 8,500 spectators. The 37-year-old, who made 157 competitive appearances and scored 33 goals during his time in Köpenick from 2013 onwards, was honoured by both teams as he walked between their guard of honour. Union's travelling support marked the moment with a choreography in the away section.
Original headline
Union Berlin siegt gegen Rijeka und verabschiedet Kreilach
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