1. FC Union Berlin won their friendly against FC Erzgebirge Aue 2-1. The game was played in two halves of 60 minutes each.
Union got off to a good start and took the lead early. After preparatory work by Oliver Burke, Aljoscha Kemlein made it 1-0 in the 9th minute. As a result, the Berliners created further opportunities, including through Burke and Ilic, without extending their lead. Aue also had a shot in the first half, but failed to score.
Shortly before the agreed half time, Union increased to 2-0. After a standard situation the ball remained in the penalty area, Diogo Leite kept the scene alive and laid it off for Oliver Burke, who scored from the backcourt (54th).
After the break, Union made numerous personnel changes; a goalkeeper change had already been made. The game then remained open without Union initially following up.
In the final phase, Aue came close again: After a confusing scene in the penalty area, Quentin Fraulob scored in the 108th minute after an assist from Maximilian Schmid to make it 1-2. No further goals were scored, so Union secured the friendly victory over the entire season.
Goal scorers:
1:0 Aljoscha Kemlein (9., Burke)
2:0 Oliver Burke (54., Leite)
2:1 Quentin Fraulob (108., Schmid)
