Hertha BSC defeat FC Nürnberg

Hertha BSC edged out FC Nürnberg in a close win on Saturday, 1x0, on matchday 1. Both Pál Dárdai's team and Michael Kollner's team held their first game in the competition.

Vedad Ibisevic scored the winning goal after 27 minutes with a right-foot shot inside the penalty box.

In the 84th minute, Mikael Ishak could have scored for FC Nürnberg, but Rune Jarstein has brilliantly saved the penalty.

After the result Hertha BSC are 7th in the table, with 3 points, while FC Nürnberg sit 13th place, with 0 points. In relation to forthcoming league matches, Pál Dárdai's team will play away against Schalke 04, whilst Michael Kollner's team will play at home against Mainz.