Union Berlin wins 2-0 in Linz and makes Boateng look old!

Union Berlin wins 2-0 in Linz and makes Boateng look old!

Linz, Österreich - in Linz, the 1st FC Union Berlin won its third test game with a clear 2-0 against the LASK home. Under high summer conditions of 28 degrees and in front of 6,442 spectators, including around 1,000 Union supporters, the team around coach Steffen Baumgart showed a solid performance that the coaching team should be satisfied.

The match in the Raiffeisena brought Lucas Tousart the first goal for Union in added time of the first half. In the 63rd minute, Ilyas looked at a new addition from Paderborn, and made the decision. The defensive of the Berliners presented itself stable and only gave the LASK a few chances, while the new goalkeeper Matheo Raab, who made his debut, was not really challenged.

current account and bad luck

not everything went very round: Marin Ljubicic - a well -known name from his time at the LASK - missed two great possibilities that the game could have made even more clearly. The offensive campaigns also showed need for improvement, especially with regard to precision and timing. David Preu suffered an unplanned substitute, who had to be injured before the break (shoulder check).

coach Steffen Baumgart left most of his players on the field for 45 minutes, which underlines physical robustness and aggressiveness in standard situations. "We did what we set out," said Baumgart, who was satisfied with the overall performance.

Next stop: Rapid Vienna

The next test game is already at the corner: On Sunday, July 20, 2025, the Berliners will meet Rapid Vienna in the Allianz Stadium. For Union, another step in preparing for the upcoming Bundesliga season 2025/26, which starts on August 22, 2025. Trainer Baumgart will continue to put his protégés to the test in the coming days.

The signs stand for Union: With a mixture of new talents like viewed and experienced players, the team will do everything possible to be well equipped for the coming season, even though the offensive department still has to work on the fine adjustment.

Berliner Kurier reports that Union is emphasizing for a promising season, while this test game has been decisive for the team can continue. The MOZ provides information about the other summer appointments: This is about the details .