Hertha BSC's League Slump Continues: 0-0 Draw Against Hansa Rostock
Hertha BSC's convincing victory against Mainz 05 in the DFB Cup didn't translate into league form, as they settled for a 0-0 draw against FC Hansa Rostock in the 2nd Bundesliga. Despite some promising opportunities, Hertha BSC fell short, missing out on their third consecutive win and remaining stuck in mid-table.
The game started with a defensive stalemate, with both teams struggling to make an impact. But after the break, the action picked up. Hertha BSC had several chances to take the lead, with Pascal Klemens hitting the post and Fabian Reese's header bouncing off the crossbar. Jonjoe Kenny had the best opportunity for the struggling Bundesliga side, but he failed to beat Hansa goalkeeper Markus Kolke from close range.
Despite their missed chances, Hertha BSC's poor 2nd Bundesliga form remained, leaving them at 12th place with 25 points (7 wins, 4 draws, 9 losses). Meanwhile, Hansa Rostock, despite their own struggles, managed to create several opportunities in the latter stages of the game and maintained their place in the relegation battle.
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Although not explicitly mentioned in the provided sources, based on their recent performance, Hansa Rostock is likely in a higher position on the 2nd Bundesliga table. For instance, Hamburg is currently in 5th place with 34 points.
Hertha BSC's recent performance has been inconsistent, with victories against teams like Mainz 05 in the DFB Cup and Fortuna Düsseldorf in the league, but also losses against Arminia Bielefeld and Greuther Fürth.
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