U17 defeat for Union Berlin: dramatic final minute in Wolfsburg!
On November 9th, 2025, the U17 of 1. FC Union Berlin lost against VfL Wolfsburg in an exciting league game in Wolfsburg.

U17 defeat for Union Berlin: dramatic final minute in Wolfsburg!
An exciting duel in the U17 Bundesliga was scheduled for November 9, 2025. The B-Juniors of 1. FC Union Berlin played against VfL Wolfsburg and despite a high level of intensity throughout the entire game, they were unable to achieve a decisive victory. The game took place in the stadium in Wolfsburg and the number of spectators was 120.
The first half was characterized by many chances on both sides, but neither team was able to put the ball in the net. In the second half the intensity of the game increased significantly and things really got down to business. In the 80th minute, Wolfsburg's Vajagic gave the home fans a 1-0 lead with a free kick goal. But the Union player Güther didn't take long and equalized just eight minutes later with a direct free kick from 20 meters. The joy was short-lived, however, as Hernandez Soler netted for the Wolves in the 90th minute, securing a narrow 2-1 win for Wolfsburg.
Positive balance despite defeat
Despite the defeat, Union coach André Vilk found words of praise for his protégés. “The team showed a strong performance overall,” he said after the game. Such motivating feedback is particularly important in order to support young talents in their development processes.
The next match for the young players of 1. FC Union Berlin is on November 15th, when they host 1. FC Magdeburg in the An der Wuhlheide stadium at 1:00 p.m. So the players shouldn't dwell on this defeat for long, but rather have to focus on the next game.
FIFA U-17 World Cup 2025 in focus
The tournament runs from November 3rd to 27th in Al Rayyan, where the finals will also be played at the Khalifa International Stadium. This offers a great opportunity for 1. FC Union Berlin to observe some of their talents in an international context and compete with the best.
All of these developments in the area of youth football promise an exciting year for football fans and talent, not just in Northern Germany, but throughout Germany. The future looks bright and it remains to be seen which players from the current U17 team will make their way to the top.