Hertha Kämpft Sich Im Pokal Gegen Heidenheim Zum Sieg

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Hertha Fights Back: Berliners Secure Pokal Win Against Heidenheim

Hertha BSC secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over 1. FC Heidenheim in the first round of the DFB-Pokal on Friday night. The match, played at the Olympiastadion in Berlin, was a tense affair with both sides having their chances.

Heidenheim, the newly promoted Bundesliga side, took the lead in the 28th minute through a goal from Tim Kleindienst. Hertha struggled to create clear-cut opportunities in the first half, failing to break down Heidenheim's stubborn defense.

The tide turned in the second half as Hertha came out with renewed purpose. In the 54th minute, Dodi Lukebakio equalized with a powerful volley. The Belgian winger's goal injected renewed energy into the Berliners, who finally started playing with more fluidity and attacking intent.

The winning goal came in the 76th minute, with a well-taken finish from Jessic Ngankam. The young forward, who joined Hertha on loan from Hoffenheim, showed composure and clinical finishing to secure the victory for his side.

The win was crucial for Hertha, who are still looking to find their feet after a difficult start to the season. After finishing 10th in the Bundesliga last season, they are currently struggling in the bottom half of the table. This Pokal victory will provide them with a much-needed boost of confidence as they head into the crucial upcoming weeks.

For Heidenheim, the loss will be a disappointment, but they can take solace in their strong performance. They showed they are capable of competing with top-tier Bundesliga sides and will be aiming to build on their early season momentum in the coming weeks.

Next up for Hertha is a crucial Bundesliga match against fellow strugglers VfL Bochum next weekend. They will need to build on their Pokal success to avoid falling further down the table.