In the 18th matchday of the Bundesliga, Union Berlin secured a 2-1 win over FSV Mainz 05. The home team, Union, made a swift start, taking the lead in the first minute through Benedict Hollerbach’s goal. However, Mainz responded quickly, equalizing just four minutes later through a Nadiem Amiri penalty. Despite the setback, Union maintained pressure and added a second goal from the spot through Robert Skov, securing the win before halftime.
After the break, the game’s tempo slowed, with Union focused on consolidating their lead and Mainz struggling to create clear-cut chances. The hosts managed to hold on, with the 2-1 score ultimately holding up. The win gives Union some breathing room in the relegation battle, while Mainz remains in sixth place.
Union’s next match will be at the Millerntor against FC St. Pauli, with Mainz hosting VfB Stuttgart a day earlier.