German-Nigerian defender Jordan Torunarigha once again put up an outstanding performance in the heart of Hertha Berlin’s defence as his side defeated Augsburg to register consecutive wins.
22 year old Torunarigha and Deydreck Boyata were solid from start to finish for the home side as they both combined to stop Nigerian, Sarenren Bazee and his team mates from getting anything from the game.
The encounter started on a slow pace but tempo went up as the game progressed. Hertha had the early advantage at the Olympiastadion, working hard to open up Augsburg’s defence marshalled by Felix Uduokhai’s who is being targeted by Gernot Rohr.
The home side however deservedly took the lead in the 23rd minute through Javairo Dilrosun, who reacted quicker than Uduokhai, beautifully lifting the ball pass the sweeping defender before burying the ball beyond the reach of Augsburg goalie, Luthe.
Bazee had an unfruitful afternoon trying to breach the solid Hertha Berlin defence, as the first half ended in a lone goal, with Hertha dominating the game.
Augsburg put up a spirited display at the resumption of the second half, Bazee and Reuben Vargas leading the onslaught from the wings for the away side. Hertha also threatened with Kristof Piatek coming off the bench to inject blood into the team. In the 71st minute, Felix Uduokhai got yellow-carded for a foul on Skjelbred.
Noah Sarenren Bazee lasted 82 minutes before he was replaced in the game. The winger manged 33 touches on the ball with one shot on target.
As Augsburg threw all they had going forward in search of an equalizer, Hertha Berlin found a second goal via sub, Kristof Piatek in additional minutes and it was all that was needed to seal the three points for the home team.
The result sees Hertha up to ninth position on the log while Augsburg remain on the 14th place.
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