Ghanaian defender Derrick Kohn's two assists rescue Union Berlin in draw with Mainz 05

Ghanaian defender Derrick Kohn emerged as the hero for Union Berlin, delivering two pinpoint assists in a pulsating 2-2 draw against Mainz 05 at Stadion An der Alten Försterei.

The Black Stars full-back swung in a perfect header assist for Woo-Yeong Jeong's 77th-minute strike and followed up with another gem for Marin Ljubicic's 86th-minute equalizer, clawing back from 2-0 down.

Mainz 05 struck first through Nadiem Amiri's 30th-minute finish from Jae-Sung Lee's assist, capitalizing on Diogo Leite's earlier booking. Benedict Hollerbach doubled the lead in the 69th after Nikolas Veratschnig's setup, but Union roared back post-substitutions, Woo-Yeong Jeong and Marin Ljubicic nodding home Derrick Kohn's deliveries amid yellow chaos.

Union Berlin dominated with 57% possession and 17 shots to Mainz's 9, though earlier attacking analysis favored them. Derrick Kohn's crosses and big chances created lit up the left flank.

Union Berlin face Augsburg away on Thursday, January 15. Derrick Kohn has played 16 games and assisted 2 in the 2025/26 Bundesliga.

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