Union Berlin secured a hard-fought victory over VfL Wolfsburg on Sunday, improving the club's standing in the Bundesliga.
The match was a tense affair with both teams playing with intensity from the outset. Union Berlin took the lead early on through a goal from striker Timo Schlupp, who scored his 11th goal of the season.
Wolfsburg responded with a goal of their own from substitute Julian Brandt, but Union Berlin replied with another goal from Schlupp to extend their lead.
The match remained tight throughout the second half, with both teams creating chances but failing to score further goals.
In the end, Union Berlin held on for a 2-1 win, thanks to the efforts of goalkeeper Robert Boerst and defenders Maximilian Bachmann and Alexander Schlegel.
The victory moved Union Berlin up to seventh place in the league table, just two points behind sixth-placed Hoffenheim. The result was a morale boost for the team after a difficult run of form in recent weeks.
Head coach Felix Magath praised his players' performance, saying: "We played well and deserved the win. We have been working hard all week and it paid off today."
Union Berlin will now look to build on this victory as they continue their campaign in the Bundesliga. With matches against Werder Bremen and Eintracht Frankfurt coming up, the team will need to stay focused and perform at their best if they want to maintain their position in the top half of the league.