Union’s win sees them sit an unlikely second on goal difference behind the
league leaders, while deepening the woes of Hertha.
Union Berlin climbed level on points with Bayern Munich at the top of the
Bundesliga on Saturday, with a 2-0 away win at derby rivals Hertha Berlin.
Bayern can pull ahead again later Saturday when they host Eintracht
Frankfurt.Union took the lead late in the first half through Dutch defender
Danilho Doekhi, who headed in a free kick from captain Christopher Trimmel.
league leaders, while deepening the woes of Hertha.
Union Berlin climbed level on points with Bayern Munich at the top of the
Bundesliga on Saturday, with a 2-0 away win at derby rivals Hertha Berlin.
Bayern can pull ahead again later Saturday when they host Eintracht
Frankfurt.Union took the lead late in the first half through Dutch defender
Danilho Doekhi, who headed in a free kick from captain Christopher Trimmel.
Union doubled their lead halfway through the second half through Germany
midfielder Paul Seguin to run out victors over a spirited but toothless
Hertha.Visiting fans began singing “city champions” with ten minutes
remaining, celebrating their fifth consecutive derby win.Surprise packages
Freiburg beat Augsburg 3-1 at home to move into fourth spot on the table.
