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Marin Ljubicic leads Union Berlin to DFB-Pokal win
Marin Ljubicic played a decisive role in 1. FC Union Berlin's DFB-Pokal victory against Eintracht Braunschweig. After being substituted into the match in the 63rd minute by coach Mauro Lustrinelli, the 24-year-old Croatian striker helped overturn a 2-1 deficit to secure a 4-2 win.
Ljubicic contributed two goals and one assist during his approximately 30 minutes on the pitch. He provided the assist for Tom Rothe's equalizer before scoring twice himself to seal the result. This performance marks a significant comeback for Ljubicic, who had struggled with limited playing time and injuries during the previous season.
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1. FC Union Berlin · Eintracht Braunschweig · Marin Ljubicic · Mauro Lustrinelli