Karlsruhe, Germany, GER — Jeremy Dudziak's late strike earned Hertha Berlin a hard-fought point in a 2-2 draw at BBBank Wildpark on Saturday.
The hosts started brightly, taking the lead through Fabian Schleusener in the 7th minute. Hertha Berlin responded quickly, with Fabian Reese leveling the score in the 19th minute. Sebastian Jung restored Karlsruher SC's advantage in the 26th minute, but the lead lasted until Dudziak's equalizer 11 minutes from time.
Hertha Berlin controlled possession throughout, holding 62.8% of the ball compared to Karlsruher SC's 37.2%. The visitors also edged the shot count 18-14, though both sides registered six shots on target.
GOALS:- 7' Fabian Schleusener - Karlsruher SC- 19' Fabian Reese - Hertha Berlin- 26' Sebastian Jung - Karlsruher SC- 79' Jeremy Dudziak - Hertha Berlin
STANDOUT PLAYERS:- Karlsruher SC: Fabian Schleusener - Early goal set the tone- Hertha Berlin: Jeremy Dudziak - Crucial late equalizer
KEY STAT: Hertha Berlin dominated possession with 62.8% of the ball but needed a late goal to salvage a point.
NEXT: Fixtures TBA.