Kenny hits the crossbar
After the exchange of sides and a double substitution from Kiel, the spectators were initially presented with a similar picture. Hertha was waiting for counterattack opportunities, Holstein tried to build up pressure. A shot from Patrick Erras rushed next to Tjark Ernst’s goal (53′), Porath also aimed too far to the right at a moment of change, well pressed by Toni Leistner (55′). On the other hand, Jonjoe Kenny put an exclamation mark, our Englishman hammered a free kick from around 30 meters onto the crossbar (59th)! Ernst was there on the other side for Porath’s next attempt (60′).
Dudziak with a comeback – VAR intervention and equalizer in stoppage time
Coach Dárdai brought in fresh talent with comebackers Jeremy Dudziak and Smail Prevljak, and Aymen Barkok and Maza made way for them. Reese provided the next good offensive moment for our capital team. Weiner fended off his attempt from a central position in the KSV box (67th), a sharp cross ball whizzed past all players (69th). Marten Winkler came into the game for the final phase. Dudziak narrowly missed the decision after a great individual action against Weiner (79′). On the other hand, Porath shortened the score with a deflected shot from a central position (81′) and made the final phase even more exciting. Marcel Rapp’s team ran. In stoppage time, the VAR spoke up and a penalty was awarded after a duel in the Hertha penalty area. Timo Becker converted and saved Kiel a point at the last second (90th + 8th).
Hertha BSC: Ernst – Kenny, Gechter, Leistner (C), Karbownik – Klemens, Barkok (62. Dudziak) – P. Dárdai (72. Winkler), Maza (62. Prevljak), Reese (90.+2 Scherhant) – Tabaković
Holstein Kiel: Weiner – T. Becker, Erras, Kleine-Bekel, Komenda (68. Rothe) – Sander (C) (68. M. Schulz) – Porath, Holtby (77. Fridjonsson), Remberg (46. Niehoff) – Machino (46. Bernhardsson)Man
Tore: 1:0 Tabaković (17th), 2:0 Tabaković (45th), 2:1 Porath (81st), 2:2 Becker (90th+8, Elfmeter)
Referee: Bastian Dankert
Yellow cards: Barkok, Reese, Winkler – Sander, Mees, Eras
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