Stefan Leitl

Hertha BSC extended their lead at the top of the 2. Bundesliga to seven points after Josip Brekalo's injury-time penalty-kick secured a narrow win over Arminia Bielefeld, keeping alive the capital club's perfect home start.

Brekalo's injury-time penalty keeps Hertha perfect at home and top of 2. Bundesliga

Josip Brekalo converted a controversial injury-time penalty to beat Arminia Bielefeld 1-0, keeping Hertha BSC's perfect home record intact and preserving their lead at the top of the 2. Bundesliga on matchday 9.

Timon Weiner frustrates Hertha as Holstein Kiel hold leaders to goalless draw

Hertha Berlin’s bid for an eighth straight league win stalled at Holstein Kiel, where goalkeeper Timon Weiner produced a string of saves to secure a 0-0 draw. Sebastian Grønning hit the post for Hertha, who dropped their first points of the campaign, while winless Kiel claimed a valuable clean sheet.