Hertha BSC defeated Eintracht Frankfurt in a close win on Saturday, 1x2, in a game relating to matchweek 8. Coming into the contest, Oliver Glasner's team came from a win, and Pál Dárdai's team came from two defeats. In the starting XI there was Timmy Chandler.
The first goal of the game was scored by Marco Richter, through a header inside the box, in the 7th minute.
With 46 minutes on the clock, Timmy Chandler ended it up being subbed. After 63 minutes, Hertha BSC increased their lead with a goal from Jurgen Ekkelenkamp with a right-foot strike inside the box. Gonçalo Paciência netted the last goal after 78 minutes from the penalty spot.
After the result Hertha BSC are 13th in the table, with 9 points, while Eintracht Frankfurt sit 14th place, with 8 points. Next up, Pál Dárdai's team will host Borussia M´gladbach, whilst Oliver Glasner's team visit VfL Bochum.
| Eintracht Frankfurt | Hertha BSC | |||
| 8 | 2 | Shots | 3 | 7 |
| 8 | 1 | Shots on target | 2 | 7 |
3 | Total Tackles | 3 | ||
| 8 | 1 | Tackles Won | 2 | 7 |
| 8 | 3 | Ball steals | 10 | 7 |
| 7 | 86 | Total Passes | 44 | 8 |
| 7 | 74 | Passes Completed | 35 | 8 |
4 | Saves | 4 | ||
2 | Fouls Committed | 2 | ||
| 8 | 2 | Fouls Suffered | 3 | 7 |
