Union Berlin beats 1 FC Köln 2-1: Becker and Knoche score to improve rankings.

In a thrilling match, Union Berlin emerged victorious against their rivals, 1 FC Köln, with a score of 2-1. The victory was a significant one for Union Berlin as it improved their ranking in the Bundesliga.

The game started off with both teams playing aggressively, trying to create opportunities for themselves. However, it was Union Berlin who took the lead in the first half. They scored two goals through the efforts of two of their players, Maxime Gonalons and Sebastian Haller.

The second half saw Union Berlin continue to dominate the game, with their forward line scoring another goal through the head of Alexander Baumann. This gave them a comfortable lead that they were able to hold on to until the final whistle.

1 FC Köln, however, did not give up easily. They fought hard to try and come back from behind, but Union Berlin's defense held firm and prevented any chance of a comeback.

Overall, this was a great result for Union Berlin, who have now moved up to fourth place in the Bundesliga table. It is clear that their recent form has been strong, and they will be hoping to continue this success in future matches. Meanwhile, 1 FC Köln will need to focus on improving their own performance if they want to maintain their position in the league.