Top scorer Becker scores in the 2-0 victory of leaders Union against Wolfsburg


BERLIN: Union Berlin striker Sheraldo Becker scored once and set up another goal to lead his side to a 2-0 win over VfL Wolfsburg on Sunday (September 18) to put them at the top of the table Bundesliga and extend their unbeaten streak to 14 games in a row. back to last season.

The Suriname international now has six league goals and three assists in seven games, while the surprise Bundesliga leaders climb to 17 points, two ahead of second-placed Borussia Dortmund.

Jordan headed Union in the 54th minute with a short header at the near post in front after Becker rushed over the wing and found a perfect cross for his teammate.

US international Jordan, who has scored three goals this season, had missed three good chances early in the game when Union saw the better side. Union ended the game with 16 shots on goal against five Wolfsburg.

Becker then finished top scorer in the 77th, chesting down a cross and volleying past keeper Koen Casteels to secure the three points. Wolfsburg dropped back to 17th with five points.