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

Brekalo delivers late drama at the Olympiastadion

Josip Brekalo's injury-time penalty-kick against Arminia Bielefeld secured a fourth home win out of four for 2. Bundesliga leaders Hertha BSC, keeping Stefan Leitl's side clear at the summit on matchday 9.

After seeing their winning streak end in Bochum last week, Hertha were heading for a second consecutive goalless draw before the late drama unfolded. Substitute Luca Schuler was first denied a late winner when VAR spotted a handball in the build-up to his effort.

The tables were turned when Maximilian Großer handled the ball inside the box in injury time. Hertha's captain duly took the responsibility, his 10th direct goal contribution of the campaign extending their lead at the top of the standings.

The result means Hertha BSC, alongside Nürnberg and Kaiserslautern, continue to set the pace in the promotion race after the first nine matchdays.