Darmstadt will continue to host Hertha without them securing a win
In a closely contested match in the 2. Bundesliga, Hertha BSC and SV Darmstadt 98 played out a draw at the Stadion am Böllenfalltor, with 17,810 spectators in attendance. Despite a strong start by Darmstadt, the game remained scoreless throughout the second half, as both teams struggled with their finishing.
The first half was marked by several promising opportunities for both sides. In the 26th minute, Darmstadt fans celebrated an apparent goal by Isac Lidberg, but the goal was disallowed for offside. Minutes later, Jon Dagur Thorsteinsson had a header for Hertha, but Darmstadt's Aleksandar Vukotic made an acrobatic save to prevent the ball from crossing the line. Lidberg himself had a significant opportunity to score in the first half, but his goal was also disallowed for offside.
Hertha BSC's coach, Stefan Leitl, would have been hoping for a turnaround in the second half, but the intensity dropped compared to the first. Maurice Krattenmacher had a chance for Hertha, but narrowly missed the ball. Darmstadt also had opportunities, with Lidberg's goal being disallowed once again due to offside.
The second half saw both teams struggle to create clear scoring opportunities. In the 84th minute, Hertha keeper Tjark Ernst saved his team from defeat by palming away a header from Killian Corredor from a corner. However, the deadlock could not be broken, and the game ended 0-0.
Despite the result, the current coach leading the undefeated SV Darmstadt 98 team in the 2. Bundesliga is Florian Kohfeldt. Hertha BSC, on the other hand, are still searching for their first league win of the season. The draw leaves them in 12th place in the table, while Darmstadt remain in fourth.
The stalemate means that both teams will be looking to bounce back in their next fixtures. For Hertha BSC, the search for their first win continues, while Darmstadt will aim to extend their unbeaten run.
