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Union Berlin Run Up 12-2 Win in Rathenow Friendly

The heavy‑rain match served as a live trial of new signings, academy players and tactical options as Union presses through a tight pre‑season schedule.

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Der 1. FC Union schießt sich gegen Optik Rathenow für die neue Saison warm! Gegen den Oberligisten gewinnen die Eisernen 12:2. Trai...

Overview

  • 1. FC Union Berlin defeated Oberliga side Optik Rathenow 12-2 in a pre‑season friendly that featured a seven-goal first half for Union.
  • Sixteen‑year‑old academy forward Linus Güther scored twice after halftime following a full squad change and drew vocal support from traveling fans.
  • New central defenders Zeno Van den Bosch and Marvin Friedrich started the match with Van den Bosch singled out for energetic play despite some early coordination issues.
  • Coach Mauro Lustrinelli deliberately fielded two different lineups and replaced the entire team at halftime to assess fitness, depth and tactical ideas.
  • The match was played in heavy rain, included a surprise lobbed goal from Rathenow, and Union immediately scheduled another friendly in Lübben the next day, leaving limited recovery time for the professionals.