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Hollerbach strike sends Union Berlin past St Pauli

SPORTS 30.08.2024

Hollerbach strike sends Union Berlin past St Pauli / Photo: Tobias SCHWARZ - AFP

A first-half goal from Benedict Hollerbach took hosts Union Berlin to a 1-0 win over St Pauli in the Bundesliga on Friday.

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In the first top-flight meeting between the cult clubs from Germany's two largest cities, Hollerbach broke the deadlock after 34 minutes, blasting a low strike through a crowded box.

Despite dominating possession in the second half, Pauli failed to create a clear-cut chance as Union -- who have never lost a Bundesliga match after leading at half-time -- held firm for their first league win of the season.

The victory means Union finish the night atop the Bundesliga table, while St Pauli have lost two from two this campaign.

Pauli won the second division last season to return to the Bundesliga for the first time since 2010-11 under 31-year-old coach Fabian Huerzeler, who departed for Brighton in the summer.

The visitors dominated possession during the opening stages but the best chances fell to Union, with US striker Jordan scuffing the ball wide after four minutes.

The home side took the lead after 34 minutes, Hollerbach slamming in a corner which took a deflection past visiting goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj.

Union, who took on Real Madrid and Napoli in the Champions League last season but needed a last-day win over Freiburg to beat relegation, are now unbeaten in two games under new coach Bo Svensson.

On Saturday, defending champions Bayer Leverkusen host RB Leipzig, while Bayern Munich play Freiburg at home on Sunday.

K.Marshall--EWJ

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