Germany: 2. Bundesliga Top Duo Drop Points
Both Nürnberg and Hertha only manage a draw in the eighth round.
Surprising results in the German second division!
In the eighth round on Friday evening, both 1. FC Nürnberg and Hertha BSC only manage a draw.
Nürnberg, with former Altach coach Miroslav Klose on the sidelines, secure a late 1-1 draw against Energie Cottbus. Butler put the home side ahead in the 56th minute. Mkrtchyan prevented the club's first defeat of the season in the 79th minute.
Hertha Drop Points for the First Time
League leaders Hertha, with Austrian international Adewumi playing until the 89th minute, only manage a goalless draw away against Holstein Kiel. It is the capital club's first loss of points this season.
Despite the two draws, Hertha and Nürnberg remain in first and second place in the league, respectively.