Union Berlin Ends 10-Game Winless Streak with Victory Over Mainz

A 2:1 win under new coach Steffen Baumgart marks a turning point for Union Berlin in the Bundesliga season.

Union Berlin secured a 2:1 home victory against Mainz 05, breaking a 10-game winless streak in the Bundesliga.
Benedict Hollerbach played a key role, scoring in the first minute and earning a penalty that led to the decisive goal.
The match marked Steffen Baumgart's first win as Union Berlin's coach after two prior losses since his appointment.
Baumgart shifted back to a three-defender system, a tactical change that players, including Hollerbach, praised for its adaptability.
The win temporarily widened Union Berlin's buffer over the relegation zone to six points ahead of a critical match against St. Pauli.