Union Berlin defeated Mainz 05 2-0 in their latest match at the Olympiastadion on Saturday afternoon. The victory was Union's third consecutive win in the Bundesliga and saw them maintain their position as one of the top teams in the league.
The game began with both sides trying to establish their dominance early on. However, it wasn't until the 17th minute when Union took the lead through a goal from striker Lukas Hradecky. The goal came after a well-worked move involving the midfield trio of Alexander Mitrovic, Florian Niederhauser, and Benjamin Henrichs.
Just five minutes later, Union doubled their lead through another impressive display from Hradecky. He received a pass from his teammate, Max Kruse, and finished powerfully past the Mainz goalkeeper to give Union a commanding 2-0 lead going into halftime.
Despite being behind in the second half, Mainz put up a good fight but were unable to find any way back into the game. Union's defense remained solid throughout the entire match, keeping Mainz scoreless for the second straight time.
In addition to their strong performance defensively, Union also had some excellent attacking play. Hradecky, who scored twice, was a constant threat down the wing and created several chances for his teammates.
Overall, this was a great result for Union Berlin. They showed that they can compete with the best teams in Germany and have the potential to be a serious contender in the Bundesliga next season. It will be interesting to see how they perform in the coming weeks and months as they look to continue their winning streak.