Hertha undone by late Bayern equaliser

Bayern snatch last minute draw in Berlin

Berlin- Vedad Ibisevic gave Hertha the lead in the first half, only to see Robert Lewandowksi level the match with the final kick off the game.

Berlin- Vedad Ibisevic gave Hertha the lead in the first half, only to see Robert Lewandowksi level the match with the final kick of the game.

Line Up

There were two changes from the 2-0 defeat to Schalke 04 last week, with Per Skjelbred and Vladimir Darida replacing Fabian Lustenberger and Valentin Stocker.

Bayern Munich made three changes from their 5-1 midweek Champions League win over Arsenal, with Bernat, Kimmich and Müller coming in for Martinez, Alonso and Lewandowski.

Match report

Hertha began the game with more momentum and took the initiative from the first minute, with Marvin Plattenhardt and Vedad Ibisevic both creating early chances. They were rewarded just after the 20 minute mark when Plattenhardt’s free kick was turned in by Ibisevic at the near post. Bayern grew stronger, thereafter, enjoying more possession and looking to pose the Hertha defence questions. But the blue and white wall remained firm and disciplined, seeing the game out to half time.

Hertha picked up where they had left off in the first half after the break and despite having to deal with a determined and unsatisfied visiting team, remained compact at the back. Rune Jarstein was called into action a couple of times but it was the home side who had the best chances. Ibisevic, Genki Haraguchi and Vladimir Darida all wasted chances to increase the lead. Bayern kept pressing until the end, and were rewarded in the sixth minute of injury time when Lewandowski equalised with the final kick off the game.

Overview

Hertha BSC now have 34 points after 21 games and move to sixth in the table for the time being.

Pal Dardai’s side are back in action next Saturday with a home game against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Line Up

There were two changes from the 2-0 defeat to Schalke 04 last week, with Per Skjelbred and Vladimir Darida replacing Fabian Lustenberger and Valentin Stocker.Bayern Munich made three changes from their 5-1 midweek Champions League win over Arsenal, with Bernat, Kimmich and Müller coming in for Martinez, Alonso and Lewandowski.

Match report

Hertha began the game with more momentum and took the initiative from the first minute, with Marvin Plattenhardt and Vedad Ibisevic both creating early chances. They were rewarded just after the 20 minute mark when Plattenhardt’s free kick was turned in by Ibisevic at the near post. Bayern grew stronger, thereafter, enjoying more possession and looking to pose the Hertha defence questions. But the blue and white wall remained firm and disciplined, seeing the game out to half time.

Hertha picked up where they had left off in the first half after the break and despite having to deal with a determined and unsatisfied visiting team, remained compact at the back. Rune Jarstein was called into action a couple of times but it was the home side who had the best chances. Ibisevic, Genki Haraguchi and Vladimir Darida all wasted chances to increase the lead. Bayern kept pressing until the end, and were rewarded in the sixth minute of injury time when Lewandowski equalised with the final kick off the game.

Outlook

Hertha BSC now have 34 points after 21 games and move to sixth in the table for the time being. Pal Dardai’s side are back in action next Saturday with a home game against Eintracht Frankfurt.

1st half highlights

2: Plattenhardt tries his luck from distance, but his shot is blocked.

5: Darida brings the ball forward, but Ibisevic cannot direct his header on target.

19: Lahm creates Bayern’s first real chance, but Jarstein manages to smother his cross before Müller can connect.

21: GOAL! Marvin Plattenhardt delivers a free kick from the left to the near post and Vedad Ibisevic is there to flick it home!

2': Plattenhardt tries his luck from distance, but his shot is blocked.

5': Darida brings the ball forward, but Ibisevic cannot direct his header on target.

19': Lahm creates Bayern’s first real chance, but Jarstein manages to smother his cross before Müller can connect.

21': GOAL! Marvin Plattenhardt delivers a free kick from the left to the near post and Vedad Ibisevic is there to flick it home!

35: Robben tests Jarstein from just inside the penalty box, and the BSC goalkeeper gathers at the second attempt.

42: Plattenhardt misjudges a cross, but Jarstein is there to save his teammate from embarrassment.

35': Robben tests Jarstein from just inside the penalty box, and the BSC goalkeeper gathers at the second attempt.

42': Plattenhardt misjudges a cross, but Jarstein is there to save his teammate from embarrassment.

50': Ibisevic has the net ruffling, but it is only the side netting as he is unable to turn Plattenhardt’s cross home

73': Alonso shoots from distance and forces a corner, which is easily gathered by Jarstein.

88': Alaba drives one into the corner, but Jarstein is there again to make the save.

90': Robben tries an effort from distance, but the Hertha defence are in the way again.

90+5': Football is a cruel game. Hertha are denied all three points with the last kick of the game as Lewandowski fires home an equaliser after Robben’s initial effort had been blocked after a free kick from the left.