4:0 in Erfurt: Hertha also win second test match

Test match - 4:0 in Erfurt: Hertha also win second test match

Hertha BSC also won the second preparation game for the new season in the second Bundesliga with a 4:0 (3:0) victory over Rot-Weiß Erfurt. Six days after the 7:0 test match opener against FSV Bernau, the team of new coach Cristian Fiel scored three goals in the first half and one in the second half.

Captain Fabian Reese scored the first goal in the third minute after a corner from Ibrahim Maaza for the Berliners, who fielded national team returnees Haris Tabakovic and Andreas Bouchalakis from the start. Eight minutes later, Reese provided the assist for underperformer Palko Dardai. Hertha pressed for more goals but had to wait until the 37th minute for Tabakovic to score his third goal for the Berliners.

After the break, Fiel brought on a completely new team, with Diego Demme, whose signing was only announced that morning, and Kevin Sessa making their Hertha debuts. The former Heidenheimer, who turned 24 on Saturday, had missed the first test match. However, the team struggled more than the first-half squad and had to fend off some dangerous opportunities from the hosts. Derry Scherhant scored the final goal in the 65th minute.

Hertha faces the next test match against Regionalligist Babelsberg 03 on the following Wednesday (19.00 Uhr).

1. Hertha BSC's victory over FC Red-White Erfurt in the 2nd league was their second preparation game triumph of the season, following a 7:0 test match against FSV Bernau.
2. The game against Rot-Weiß Erfurt took place in Thuringia, a region known for its rich soccer history and renowned teams.
3. Fabian Reese, the captain of Hertha BSC, played a crucial role in the match, scoring the first goal and providing an assist for underperformer Palko Dardai.
4. Despite the success of the first-half squad, Hertha's new team, featuring Diego Demme and Kevin Sessa, struggled more in the second half and had to defend against a few dangerous opportunities by the hosts.
5. Red-White Erfurt, a formidable team from Erfurt, put up a fierce fight but couldn't match Hertha's offensive prowess, leading to a 4:0 defeat.
6. Cristian Fiel, the new coach of Hertha BSC Berlin, brought on a completely new team for the second half, providing an opportunity for fresh talent like Diego Demme and Kevin Sessa to make their debuts.
7. Next on Hertha's agenda is a test match against Regionalligist Babelsberg 03, scheduled for the following Wednesday at 7 PM.

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