Borussia Dortmund defeat Hertha BSC

Borussia Dortmund beat Hertha BSC in a close win on Saturday, 2x3, relating to matchweek 26 of Bundesliga. In this competition, Pál Dárdai's team came from a defeat, and Lucien Favre's team came from a win. Marco Reus was decisive with 1 goal.

Salomon Kalou opened the score early in the game, with a right-foot strike inside the penalty box. After 14 minutes, Thomas Delaney struck for Borussia Dortmund, with a left-foot strike from outside the penalty box. With 35 minutes on the clock, Salomon Kalou fired home Hertha BSC second goal, from the penalty spot.

In the 47th minute, Dan-Axel Zagadou scored the second goal for Dortmund's team, from a corner, laid on by Jadon Sancho. With 85 minutes on the clock, Berlin's team saw Jordan Torunarigha get sent off due to accumulation of yellows. Deep into added time, Marco Reus scored the last goal of the match, with a right-foot strike inside the penalty box, after a pass from Jadon Sancho. With 90 minutes already on the clock, Pál Dárdai's team saw Vedad Ibisevic leave the game early with a direct red card. In stoppage time, Jadon Sancho was subbed.

After the result Borussia Dortmund are 2nd in the table, with 60 points, while Hertha BSC sit 10th place, with 35 points. Next up, Lucien Favre's team will play at home against Wolfsburg, whilst Pál Dárdai's team visit RB Leipzig.