Hertha vs Dortmund

Dortmund dominated the game for the most part with possession and quality chances but had a few scary moments from the back. The main issue Dortmund had today ...

After last weeks disappointing result Jude picked up the energy in the squad and helped to guide us to a much needed boost of confidence and a massive three points early in the season. Jude provides energy and enthusiasm to the squad that is essential for the teams success this season. Overall, it was a great first performance for Salih Özcan who has brought spirit and energy to a side that has been lacking it for a long time at the defensive midfield position. The main issue however was just has ability to not be able to convert any of his chances. He was found everywhere on the pitch and was reading playings like no one else. The main issue Dortmund had today was all in the final third.

Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel played a key role in his team's third win from four games, though it won't erase memories of last weekend's 3-2 home loss to ...

The outstanding Kobel got his fingertips to the ball. Richter was making his first appearance since undergoing treatment for a testicular tumor. Modeste scored in the 32nd against Hertha, producing a brilliant header to meet former Cologne teammate Salih Özcan’s cross. Thuram raced through and stayed cool to slot the ball past Manuel Neuer in the Bayern goal. Sadio Mané had two goals ruled out for offside as Bayern dominated before Marcus Thuram shocked the home fans with the opener in the 43rd. Bayern had 33 attempts at goal and could beat Sommer only once when Leroy Sané finally equalized in the 83rd minute.

Get a report of the Hertha Berlin vs. Borussia Dortmund 2022-23 German Bundesliga football match.

[Marco Reus](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/122356/Marco-Reus) and [Karim Adeyemi](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/274913/Karim-Adeyemi) both spurning glorious chances after being put through by [Jude Bellingham](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/291281/Jude-Bellingham). [Stevan Jovetic](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/119612/Stevan-Jovetic)'s effort from distance was tipped over by [Gregor Kobel](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/238544/Gregor-Kobel) before Bellingham further added to the frustration of visiting fans when he curled his effort wide. [Salih Ozcan](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/225563/Salih-Ozcan) cross.

BERLIN (Reuters) - Anthony Modeste's first goal for Borussia Dortmund helped them to a narrow 1-0 win at struggling Hertha Berlin in the Bundesliga on ...

The hosts benefited from a handball by Maxence Lacroix in the fifth minute with Nkunku dispatching the resulting spot kick, before the Frenchman wrapped up the points with a strike just before the final whistle. Hertha started brightly but Dortmund carried the greater attacking threat and were rewarded in the 32nd minute when Modeste towered above his marker to head home from a Salih Ozcan cross. The result left Dortmund in fifth place after four games and handed them a much-needed boost following their stunning late collapse in a 3-2 defeat at the hands of Werder Bremen last week.