In a thrilling match that saw both teams come close to winning the game, Hertha BSC drew 1-1 against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday evening in Bundesliga action. The match was full of moments of excitement and tension, but neither side could find the breakthrough.
The first half started off brightly for Hertha BSC, who looked dangerous down the left flank as they sought to break through Dortmund's defense. However, Dortmund's solid defending kept them at bay until the half-time whistle, leaving the scoreline at 0-0.
After the break, Hertha BSC came out firing on all cylinders, creating chances on numerous occasions. Their forward line of Andre Schurrle and Christian Strobl were particularly threatening, causing the Dortmund defense to struggle.
However, it was Dortmund who finally broke the deadlock in the 68th minute. A free-kick from the right flank found its way into the box, where Marco Reus finished powerfully to give his team the lead.
But Hertha BSC refused to lie down and were not going to let their opponents walk away with a victory. They pushed hard in search of an equalizer, and after several minutes of pressure, they succeeded.
A cross from the left wing found the head of striker Julian Draxler, who headed home the equalizer just before the hour mark. It was a well-deserved goal for the German international, who had been outstanding throughout the match.
Despite the late equalizer, Hertha BSC were unable to secure the win they so richly deserved. Instead, they went into the final minutes knowing that they had played a strong game, and that they would have to be content with a draw.
Overall, this was a closely contested match between two top-flight sides, with both teams showing their best qualities. It was a reminder that there is still plenty of football to play for in Germany's premier league, and that every match is likely to be exciting and unpredictable.