Union Berlin secured their mid-table position in the Bundesliga after defeating FC Augsburg by a scoreline of 2-0 on Sunday evening. The match was a crucial one for both teams, as Union needed to maintain their position and FC Augsburg were looking to bounce back from a disappointing result against Eintracht Frankfurt.
The game started off with Union dominating possession and creating numerous chances for themselves. However, FC Augsburg proved to be a tough opponent and kept Union at bay for most of the first half. In the second half, Union finally found their rhythm and took control of the game. They scored their first goal in the 55th minute through a well-taken header from Max Kruse. Just three minutes later, they doubled their lead through another header from Kruse, this time from a corner kick. The win was a much-needed boost for Union, who had lost their previous two matches and were struggling to keep up with the rest of the pack.
For FC Augsburg, the defeat was a setback in their bid to climb out of the relegation zone. They will need to improve their form if they want to avoid the drop. Overall, it was a positive performance for Union, who now have a chance to consolidate their position in the league table.