Hertha BSC stumble to defeat against 1. FC Union Berlin

1. FC Union Berlin defeated Hertha BSC in a win on Saturday, 3x1, on to matchday 1 of the 1. Bundesliga. Both Urs Fischer's team and Sandro Schwarz's team played their first game in the competition.

The opening goal was scored by Jordan Siebatcheu after 31 minutes, through a header inside the penalty box.

In the 50th minute, Sheraldo Becker fired home 1. FC Union Berlin second goal, with a right-foot shot, assisted by Janik Haberer. With 54 minutes on the clock, Urs Fischer's team extended their lead with a goal from Robin Knoche from a corner. In the 78th minute, Jordan Siebatcheu ended it up being subbed. With 85 minutes on the clock, Dodi Lukebakio netted the final goal of the game, with a left-foot shot, after a pass from Stevan Jovetic.

After the result 1. FC Union Berlin are 4th in the table, with 3 points, while Hertha BSC sit 15th place, with 0 points. In the next fixture, Urs Fischer's team visit Mainz, while Sandro Schwarz's team will host Eintracht Frankfurt.