KIEL, Germany (AP) — Young players made their mark as Union Berlin’s resurgence in the Bundesliga continued with a 2-0 win over struggling Holstein Kiel on Sunday.
Nineteen-year-old wing back Tom Rothe crossed for 20-year-old midfielder Aljoscha Kemlein to score his first senior goal with a header in the 18th minute. Rothe made sure of the win when he headed in Union’s second goal at a corner in the 85th.
The win lifts Union to fifth in the Bundesliga, three points off leader Bayern Munich. Union recorded back-to-back wins in the league for the first time since February.
Union stunned German soccer by finishing fourth in the Bundesliga to qualify for the Champions League in 2023 but last season was a failure. Union was winless on its Champions League debut and finished 15th in the Bundesliga.
Promoted Kiel is in the relegation zone and is the only team yet to earn a point at home this season in the Bundesliga after losing its fourth home game in a row.
Wolfsburg hosts Werder Bremen later Sunday.
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