Hertha BSC still in mediocrity: Only 0:0 at Hansa Rostock
Hertha BSC were unable to take the momentum from their DFB Cup win against Mainz 05 into the league. The Berliners had to settle for a 0-0 draw at FC Hansa Rostock in the 2nd Bundesliga on Sunday. They missed out on their third consecutive win and are stuck in mid-table. Four days after reaching the last 16 of the DFB Cup against Bundesliga side Mainz (3-0), Hertha BSC missed good chances against Rostock, particularly at the start of the second half. Despite the first draw after three defeats, 14th-placed Hansa remain in the relegation battle.
Both teams neutralized each other before the break. The defensive lines of both teams dominated and hardly allowed anything to happen. The game became livelier after the break. Berlin's Pascal Klemens (53rd minute) hit the post with a shot from 18 meters, Fabian Reese (63rd minute) was unlucky with a header against the crossbar. Jonjoe Kenny had the best chance for the relegated Bundesliga side from the capital when he failed to beat Hansa goalkeeper Markus Kolke from close range. The hosts came back into the game in the closing stages and created several good opportunities. In the end, it remained a fair draw.
Despite the draw, Hansa Rostock continued their struggle in Bundesliga 2, remaining in the relegation battle. Despite missing several chances, including a close-range shot by Jonjoe Kenny, Hertha BSC's poor form in Bundesliga 2 persisted, with Hansa's Bundesliga 2 match against Soccer's Hertha BSC ending in a stalemate.
Source: www.dpa.com
