Hertha defeats Union with a score of 4-1 to earn bragging rights in Berlin derby

Hertha ends winless streak with 4-1 Berlin derby victory over Union

Hertha BSC has ended its five-game winless streak in the Bundesliga with a convincing 4-1 victory over city rivals 1. FC Union Berlin in the Berlin derby on Saturday.

Hertha took the lead in the 20th minute through Dodi Lukebakio, who pounced on a loose ball in the Union defense and fired home from close range. Union equalized in the 40th minute through Sheraldo Becker, who headed in a cross from Christopher Trimmel.

Hertha regained the lead in the 45th minute through Marco Richter, who finished off a fine team move with a shot into the bottom corner.

Hertha takes control in second half

Hertha took control of the game in the second half and extended its lead in the 63rd minute through Wilfried Kanga, who headed in a cross from Richter.

Union was reduced to 10 men in the 75th minute when Diogo Leite was sent off for a second yellow card.

Substitute Jessic Ngankam added a fourth goal for Hertha in the 85th minute.

The victory was Hertha's first in the Bundesliga since October and lifted the team out of the relegation zone. Union remained in fifth place, but its hopes of a top-four finish were dealt a blow.

Conclusion

Hertha's victory was a much-needed boost for the club, which has struggled for form this season. The win will give Hertha confidence going into the final few games of the season and will give the fans something to cheer about.