Hertha BSC defeated SpVgg Greuther Fürth in a close win on Friday, 2x1, in a game relating to matchweek 5. To this matchweek, Berlin's team came from a win, and Fürth's team came from two defeats.
The first-half ended with a goalless draw.
In the 57th minute, Branimir Hrgota opened the scoring for SpVgg Greuther Fürth, from the penalty spot. Sub Jurgen Ekkelenkamp, after 60 minutes, changed the course of the game. With 61 minutes on the clock, midfielder fired home for Hertha BSC, from a corner, assisted by Márton Dárdai. In an unlucky moment Maximilian Bauer scored an own goal in the 79th minute.
After the result Hertha BSC are 9th in the table, with 6 points, while SpVgg Greuther Fürth sit 18th place, with 1 point. In relation to forthcoming league matches, Pál Dárdai's team visit RB Leipzig. Meanwhile, Stefan Leitl's team will play at home against Bayern München.
Hertha BSC | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | |||
8 | 3 | Shots | 5 | 7 |
1 | Shots on target | 1 | ||
3 | Total Tackles | 3 | ||
8 | 1 | Tackles Won | 2 | 7 |
7 | 9 | Ball steals | 6 | 8 |
7 | 54 | Total Passes | 42 | 8 |
7 | 49 | Passes Completed | 32 | 8 |
2 | Saves | 2 | ||
2 | Fouls Committed | 2 | ||
3 | Fouls Suffered | 3 |