After the sporting relegation from the German Bundesliga, Hertha BSC also starts the new season one floor down with a defeat.
In the top game against Fortuna Düsseldorf, the capital city coached by Pal Dardai had to admit defeat 0-1. Daniel Ginzcek became the match winner with his goal in the second half.
Wall start in top game
Düsseldorf determines the course of the game for long stretches in the first round and has more possession of the ball. However, large advances from their own half are rare. On the way forward, Fortuna just doesn’t get any speed into their own game. In return, the Berliners concentrate on good defensive work and counterattacks. Only after the change of sides does the dynamic of the game change.
The hosts find their way out of the half-time break better and convert the first shot on goal to take a 1-0 lead: Zimmermann and Appelkamp pass the ball to each other after a throw-in from the right. The former then crosses high into the five-man space. Ginczek creates space there, skillfully extends his head and elegantly shoots into the far corner (51st).
The sudden deficit is like a wake-up call for Hertha – the “old lady” picks up the pace and tests Fortuna keeper Kastenmeier. A judge’s shot is blocked by the goalkeeper, and Marton Dardai’s subsequent attempt also fails (56′).
Shiny box Meier keeps his goal clean
An exciting exchange of blows then develops, in which the guests come dangerously close to equalizing. Reese is sent on a journey by Richter and is allowed to move from the left wing into the penalty area without being pressed. Hertha’s left winger forces Kastenmeier to make a brilliant save with a low shot into the far corner (66′).
The game continues to increase in intensity, the teams hardly give themselves space. The next noteworthy deal is on the account of Fortuna. Shortly before the end, Düsseldorf gets a corner kick. Hoffmann climbed up the second post, got the ball and missed the goal by a hair’s breadth with his attempt (89′).
Hertha didn’t give up without a fight either, but the more effective team on the field secured the first three points.
2023-07-30 00:14:53
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