Stable Hertha wins and wins - but the table is taboo - Hertha BSC extends unbeaten streak with fifth straight clean sheet
Hertha BSC secured their fifth consecutive victory without conceding a goal, a feat last accomplished in 2001. The 1-0 win over Eintracht Braunschweig came after a slow start, with Marten Winker's late header sealing the result. Despite the scrappy performance, the team remains focused on climbing the table after a difficult beginning to the season.
The match against Braunschweig proved challenging in the first half, as Hertha struggled to break down their opponents. Patience paid off when Winker's headed goal in the second half gave them the lead. The win extended their unbeaten run, keeping a clean sheet for the fifth game in a row.
Under coach Stefan Leitl, the side has found stability, grinding out results even when not at their best. Captain Fabian Reese admitted the current league position is still 'too ugly' to look at, but the team refuses to dwell on it. Sporting director Benjamin Weber noted that scoring a second goal earlier would ease late-match tension.
Reese will face his hometown club Kiel next, coinciding with his birthday. He joked that friendship will be set aside during the game and regretted missing his grandmother's famous Black Forest gateau. With fixtures piling up, he won't have time to visit his 90-plus-year-old relative.
Hertha's next Bundesliga match is against Hannover on Saturday at 13:30 CET, not the previously reported 1:00 CET. The recent wins have pushed them back into promotion contention after a disastrous start.
Hertha BSC now sits on a five-game winning streak, all without conceding. The team's resilience under Leitl has turned their season around, though they still aim to improve their attacking efficiency. Their next challenge comes against Hannover as they look to maintain momentum.
