Union Berlin were happy to beat Borussia Dortmund, with Kevin Vogt and Yorbe Vertessen scoring enough goals to see off a fightback from the visitors, with Julian Ryerson netting against his former club.

The atmosphere at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei was electric as Union Berlin welcomed Borussia Dortmund for a crucial Bundesliga match. Union, who have a perfect home record this season, were keen to keep up their strong home form. Dortmund, on the other hand, were coming into the game with something to prove, having struggled on their travels with just one point from their first two away games. The fact that Karim Adeyemi was out with an injury made things more difficult for the visitors, while Union's manager Bo Svensson said it was important for his team to give their all against a top opponent.

Union Berlin came out of the gate with a lot of energy, which caught Dortmund off guard. The home side's high-pressing game and quick transitions put the visitors on the back foot from the very first whistle. Tom Rothe set the tone early on with a shot that just missed the goal in the eighth minute. The pressure kept up, with Benedict Hollerbach heading just wide of the goal a few moments later. Union's dominance was rewarded in the 26th minute when they were awarded a penalty. Kevin Vogt took the penalty and, despite his nerves, scored to end his 10-year Bundesliga goal drought. The crowd went wild as Vogt celebrated his historic moment, giving Union the lead they deserved.

As the first half drew to a close, Union Berlin kept up the pressure and continued to assert their dominance. Their relentless pressure paid off once again in the 45th minute when Yorbe Vertessen produced a moment of magic. The Belgian forward unleashed a powerful drive from the edge of the box that left Kobel with no chance, doubling Union's lead at a crucial point in the game. The goal showed just how much better Union were, as they outran and outfought their illustrious opponents. Union were in a strong position going into the break, leading 2-0, which meant Dortmund had a lot of work to do in the second half.

Borussia Dortmund came out of the tunnel with a new sense of determination in the second half. The visitors started to play more aggressively in midfield, with Julian Brandt controlling the game. Their increased possession and attacking intent started to put pressure on Union's resolute defence. In the 55th minute, Maximilian Beier forced a great save from Frederik Rønnow, which showed that Dortmund were becoming a real threat. The breakthrough finally came in the 62nd minute when Julian Ryerson scored against his former club. The Norwegian full-back's well-placed shot from the edge of the area gave the game a new lease of life and reduced the deficit to 2-1. Dortmund's goal set up a tense finale, with the visitors pushing hard for an equaliser.

Dortmund upped the pressure in the last few minutes, but Union Berlin's defence held firm. The home side showed great collective effort and tactical discipline, repelling wave after wave of Dortmund attacks. Union's counter-attacking threat was still a real danger, with Tim Skarke forcing a save from Kobel in the 73rd minute. As the match drew to a close, Union's players dug deep, demonstrating the resilience that has made them such a formidable opponent at home. The final whistle blew with Union securing a hard-fought 2-1 victory, much to the delight of their passionate supporters. The result not only kept Union's perfect home record intact, but also highlighted Dortmund's ongoing struggles away from home this season.