The ground was already heaving when we got there and the programmes were all sold out which was a bit of a blow! Still, I had a beer out in the sunshine, soaking up the atmosphere before going to our places.
to drive forward. The support from the fans, me included (even if I say so
myself) was superb. But, things started going a bit wrong when Nicholas Farina
scored on the break for Cottbus in the 28th minute. Salt was rubbed into the
wound by the fact there was a fairly obvious handball that was not given even
though the ref was standing just a few metres away! That goal should never have
been given - Pah!
In the second half the team worked their socks off and it was hard to tell they were a man down. Jos Luhukay made a few changes by bringing on Ben Sahar for Sami Allagui in the the 46th, Sandro Wagner for Adrian Ramos and finally, but certainly not least Peter Niemeyer for Peer Kluge in the 80th. It was great to see him come on to have a run out in this, the last game of the season. He works so hard for the team and puts in so many tackles in midfield.
Finally, Hertha broke through with a header from John Anthony Brooks. I believe it was his first professional goal so congrats to him! A crucial goal and a vital point for Hertha at the end of the season.
Nie mehr 2.Liga!!!