Hertha Bears triumph in the second trial, with Brooks suffering another setback
**Hertha BSC Secures Impressive 4-1 Victory over Third-Division Newcomers TSV Havelse**
Hertha BSC continued their impressive form in friendly matches with a resounding 4-1 victory over TSV Havelse on Saturday. The match, held at the Sportforum Hohenschönhausen, saw 3,917 spectators in attendance.
The game started evenly, but it was Hertha BSC who took the lead in the 38th minute, thanks to Marten Winkler's well-taken goal. The scoreline remained 1-0 until the second half, when two goals in quick succession changed the course of the game.
Maurice Krattenmacher, a new signing from Bayern Munich, made his mark on his Hertha BSC debut by scoring in the 57th minute, making it 2-0. Krattenmacher then provided an assist for Jon Dagur Thorsteinsson's goal in the 74th minute, which extended Hertha's lead to 3-0. Thorsteinsson scored another goal seven minutes later to make it 4-0.
TSV Havelse managed to pull one back in the 83rd minute, thanks to an own goal by BFC Dynamo substitute Max Ramoth, but it was too little, too late for the third-division newcomers.
Unfortunately, John Anthony Brooks had to leave the field after just 15 minutes due to an injury, marking his first appearance for Hertha BSC after an ankle injury in Ludwigsfelde. Pascal Klemens was also absent due to a twisted ankle sustained during the warm-up.
Hertha BSC's next match is scheduled for Tuesday, but details about their opponents have not been announced yet. For up-to-date information on the team's lineup and any injury or transfer updates, fans are advised to check the club's official communications or dedicated sports news sources closer to the match.
This victory follows Hertha's recent strong performances, including a 3-0 win over Ludwigsfelder FC and a competitive 1-0 victory over Greuther Fürth in the 2. Bundesliga. These results indicate that the team is in good form as they prepare for the upcoming season.
The team's impressive form continued with a 4-1 victory over TSV Havelse, as Maurice Krattenmacher, a new signing from Bayern Munich, scored and provided an assist in the match. Despite the loss, TSV Havelse is a third-division newcomer playing football against Hertha BSC, who are preparing for the upcoming season.