Finally an away win!

Hertha claim 2-0 win in Darmstadt after first half goals from Kalou and Torunarigha.

Pal Dardai had to completely re-jig his centre back pairing after suspensions for John Brooks and Sebastian Langkamp. Thankfully Niklas Stark was fit enough to start alongside Jordan Torunarigha. Marvin Plattenhardt returned at left back as Valentin Stocker and Per Skjelbred. Allan Souza joined Vladimir Darida in a 4-4-2 formation. Vedad Ibisevic and Salomon Kalou started up front and Genki Haraguchi began on the left.

The one change for Darmstadt saw Torsten Frings bring in Heuer Fernandes Esser in goal.

Pal Dardai had to completely re-jig his centre back pairing after suspensions for John Brooks and Sebastian Langkamp. Thankfully Niklas Stark was fit enough to start alongside Jordan Torunarigha. Marvin Plattenhardt returned at left back as Valentin Stocker and Per Skjelbred. Allan Souza joined Vladimir Darida in a 4-4-2 formation. Vedad Ibisevic and Salomon Kalou started up front and Genki Haraguchi began on the left.

The one change for Darmstadt saw Torsten Frings bring in Heuer Fernandes Esser in goal.

Darmstadt had more of the ball in the opening few minutes, but Hertha created the first meaningful chance, Vladimir Darida forcing a corner after a shot from distance. From then the away side were in the ascendency, and deservedly took the lead just before the quarter of an hour mark. Darida’s free kick from the left was nodded home by Salomon Kalou, and the lead was doubled 14 minutes later when Jordan Torunarigha produced a wonderful diving header to turn home Marvin Plattenhardt’s free kick. Hertha remained defensively strong at the back, and were only missing the final pass in the final third to add to the scoreline.

Allan Souza almost produced something magical just after the break, just missing the target from fully 60 yards with the goalkeeper off his line. Jarstein was called into action briefly midway through the half, but stood strong to deny both Rosenthal and Heller in quick succession. Alex Esswein hit the post with twenty minutes to go but other than it was a professional and mature performance from Pal Dardai’s men saw the game through to full-time. There was even time for Arne Maier to make his Bundesliga debut in the final minutes as well.

Darmstadt had more of the ball in the opening few minutes, but Hertha created the first meaningful chance, Vladimir Darida forcing a corner after a shot from distance. From then the away side were in the ascendency, and deservedly took the lead just before the quarter of an hour mark. Darida’s free kick from the left was nodded home by Salomon Kalou, and the lead was doubled 14 minutes later when Jordan Torunarigha produced a wonderful diving header to turn home Marvin Plattenhardt’s free kick. Hertha remained defensively strong at the back, and were only missing the final pass in the final third to add to the scoreline.

Allan Souza almost produced something magical just after the break, just missing the target from fully 60 yards with the goalkeeper off his line. Jarstein was called into action briefly midway through the half, but stood strong to deny both Rosenthal and Heller in quick succession. Alex Esswein hit the post with twenty minutes to go but other than it was a professional and mature performance from Pal Dardai’s men saw the game through to full-time. There was even time for Arne Maier to make his Bundesliga debut in the final minutes as well.

After nine successive defeats on the road, Hertha were finally able to celebrate a win away from home. Dardai and his team now go into the final matchday of the season in fifth place with 49 points. The final game oft he campaign sees Bayer Leverkusen visit the Olympiastadion next Saturday at 15:30CEST.

7‘: Hertha create their first real chance, as Darida tries to beind one into the bottom corner. It’s saved and the corner is cleared.

10‘: Haraguchi first a volley just wide from 12 yards after good build up play from Ibisevic, Esswein and Pekarik.

14‘: GOOOOOOOOOOOOAL FOR KALOUUUUUUUU! A perfect cross by Darida is met by Kalou at the back post and Hertha lead!

28‘: YEEEEEEEEEES! TORUNARIGHOAAAAALLLLLL! Jordan powers a diving header into the corner after a cross from Plattenhardt. It’s the youngsters FIRST Bundesliga goal.

45‘: Another lovely move from the Hertha boys, as Darida strides forward before releasing Kalou, who feeds Ibisevic. The ball comes back to Darida who fires well over the bar.

7‘: Hertha create their first real chance, as Darida tries to beind one into the bottom corner. It’s saved and the corner is cleared.

10‘: Haraguchi first a volley just wide from 12 yards after good build up play from Ibisevic, Esswein and Pekarik.

14‘: GOOOOOOOOOOOOAL FOR KALOUUUUUUUU! A perfect cross by Darida is met by Kalou at the back post and Hertha lead!

28‘: YEEEEEEEEEES! TORUNARIGHOAAAAALLLLLL! Jordan powers a diving header into the corner after a cross from Plattenhardt. It’s the youngsters FIRST Bundesliga goal.

45‘: Another lovely move from the Hertha boys, as Darida strides forward before releasing Kalou, who feeds Ibisevic. The ball comes back to Darida who fires well over the bar.

48‘: WHAT AN EFFORT. ALLAN tries his luck from 60 yards and so nearly finds the back of the net after Heuer Fernandes is caught off his line.

61‘: Jarstein is called into action and is as reliable as ever. Two strong saves from the big Dane as Darmstadt have their strongest spell oft he match.

71‘: Alex Esswein almost makes the last twenty minutes very relaxing, but his shot comes back off the post.

89‘: So nearly three! This time it’s captain Ibisevic who can’t find the back off the net as his effort from close range is charged down

48‘: WHAT AN EFFORT. ALLAN tries his luck from 60 yards and so nearly finds the back of the net after Heuer Fernandes is caught off his line.

61‘: Jarstein is called into action and is as reliable as ever. Two strong saves from the big Dane as Darmstadt have their strongest spell oft he match.

71‘: Alex Esswein almost makes the last twenty minutes very relaxing, but his shot comes back off the post.

89‘: So nearly three! This time it’s captain Ibisevic who can’t find the back off the net as his effort from close range is charged down