Beendet
2:1
2:0
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0:1
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Oluwaseun Adewumi
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Deyovaisio Zeefuik
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Kento Shiogai
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Adewumi strike paves the way for Hertha win over Wolfsburg
The league leaders play with a numerical advantage from the 22nd minute and build a two-goal lead, but end up making it a tense finish.
Hertha BSC secured a 2-1 victory over VfL Wolfsburg on matchday 11 of the 2. Bundesliga.
The match got off to an explosive start: after just 22 minutes, the visitors were reduced to ten men. Cleiton Santos was shown a straight red card for a professional foul on Grönning.
Initially, Wolfsburg remained solid in defense, with Hertha struggling to break down their deep block. The breakthrough finally came in the 43rd minute. After a cross was deflected by Kumbedi, the ball fell to ÖFB hopeful Adewumi, who tapped in to make it 1-0. Zeefuik added a second before the break (45'+2).
Substitute strikes shortly after the restart
At halftime, VfL Wolfsburg brought on Shiogai for captain Arnold, and the substitution paid off immediately. Just two minutes after the restart, the substitute pulled one back to make it 2-1 (47').
Despite the visitors' efforts, an equalizer failed to materialize, sealing a 2-1 win for the hosts. Adewumi was substituted in stoppage time (90'+1) following a strong performance.
In the standings, Hertha are now a comfortable seven points ahead of 1. FC Nürnberg. VfL Wolfsburg sit in fourth place, but are already 12 points behind the league leaders.
