2 – 2
“Fabian Reese gives Hertha the perfect start with an early goal”
Pivotal“Julian Eitschberger doubles Hertha's advantage to put them in commanding position”
Pivotal“Fraser Hornby converts from the penalty spot to give Darmstadt a lifeline before halftime”
Pivotal“Fraser Hornby completes the comeback with his second goal to level the match”
Pivotal
Hertha BSC
Darmstadt 98
Outstanding performance
Darmstadt 98•AttackerHertha BSC appeared to be cruising towards a comfortable victory after Fabian Reese's early opener and Julian Eitschberger's 15th-minute strike put them 2-0 up at home. However, Darmstadt 98 mounted a spirited fightback through Fraser Hornby's penalty conversion just before halftime and his equalizing goal early in the second half. The match turned on its head when Hertha's Dawid Kownacki received a straight red card in the 70th minute, forcing the hosts to defend their draw with ten men. Despite being down to ten players, Hertha managed to hold on for a point that maintains their mid-table position, while Darmstadt will be pleased with their resilience to earn a valuable away point in the 2. Bundesliga.
