BERLIN - Berlin's Union secured their second victory in a row on Saturday as they beat Augsburg 2-0 at the Olympiastadion.
The match was played in front of a crowd of over 45,000 fans, with both teams looking to secure a place in the Europa League next season.
In the first half, Augsburg had the better of the play, but Union were able to break through in the 17th minute when striker Stefan Effenberg headed home from a corner kick.
Union continued to press for more goals in the second half, but it wasn't until the 68th minute that they found their second goal, with midfielder Lukas Knoche scoring from close range after receiving a pass from Effenberg.
Union now sits in third place in the Bundesliga table, just two points behind leaders Bayern Munich. The team will be hoping to build on their recent form and continue their push for a top-four finish.
Meanwhile, Augsburg have lost three consecutive matches in the league and find themselves in mid-table. They will need to start picking up results soon if they want to avoid the drop next season.
Overall, it was a good day for Union as they secured their second win in a row and kept their hopes alive for a top-four finish. Augsburg, on the other hand, will need to turn things around quickly if they want to avoid relegation.