Union Berlin secured a commanding 3-1 victory over Mainz 05 in a Bundesliga clash that saw late drama and decisive goals. The visitors took the lead in the 87th minute when Oliver Burke slotted home with his left foot from the center of the box, converting Andrej Ilic’s header assist to make it 2-1. Minutes later, Josip Juranovic sealed the win in the 90th minute, firing a right-footed shot from close range into the bottom left corner after a counterattack led by Tim Skarke.
The match saw several key moments, including a missed chance from Mainz’s Stefan Posch in the 80th minute, whose header from a free kick went wide. Union Berlin’s Derrick Köhn was booked for dangerous play in the 79th minute, while Mainz’s Lee Jae-Sung received a yellow card in the 74th minute.
Both sides made tactical substitutions throughout the second half. Mainz brought on Armindo Sieb and Nelson Weiper in the 80th minute, replacing Sheraldo Becker and Phillip Tietz, respectively. Union Berlin introduced Tim Skarke for Oliver Burke in the 87th minute and Josip Juranovic for Christopher Trimmel in the 80th minute.
The first half ended goalless, with Union Berlin growing into the game after the break. Mainz pushed for an equalizer late on, but Union’s defense held firm. The referee added five minutes of stoppage time, but the hosts could not find a way back.
