Ex-Herthaner Davie Selke (23rd) of all people shot the guests in the lead with his eleventh goal of the season. After a hard clash, the striker had to get out, the Ransford Königsdörffer, which had substituted substitute for him, increased with a remarkable Schlenzer (61.).
But thanks to Michael Cuisance (72nd) and Marten Winkler (80th) Hertha equalized in the meantime. Then Emir Sahiti (84.) still managed the decisive HSV goal-before the largest second division backdrop since 2013: In the sold-out Olympic Stadium, 71,500 spectators saw the traditional duel, including an estimated 20,000 HSV fans.
Before the start, the Hertha fans showed a choreography in memory of their president Kay Bernstein, who died surprisingly a year ago, and the Berlin players also wore special jerseys. After a strong initial phase of the hosts, however, Selke shocked the Berliners.
After the second goal, Florian Niederlechner (64th) missed the connection goal from a short distance, Cuisance did better. Then both teams played for victory.
