Hertha BSC remained unbeaten in their fifth successive clash with Bayer Leverkusen However, the joy over the 1-1 draw was limited
Berlin coach Pal Dardai was his usual quaint self after the game ended. “I saw a good game from both sides, even though the pitch was difficult, “ said the Hungarian, handing out praise: “The team showed good form on the day. Everyone worked well, defended well. We were active against the ball and active with the ball.”
Dardai was happy with the way his eleven played, but not with the result – and for good reason. “In a game like this, you have to make it 2-0, then you leave the pitch as the winner,” explained the Hungarian, noting: “After 1-0, we had enough switching moments. “ That was exactly how Stevan Jovetic, who had given his colours the lead with a magnificent goal before half-time, saw it: “We could have finished the game before that. We had four or five counter-attacking chances. “
“It’s just bitter “
But the result was a draw, which was okay for Dardai, “because the opponent tried everything until the end and we didn’t make it 2-0”.
Niklas Stark, meanwhile, was annoyed with the draw. “A crap ball into the middle – and then it falls right at his feet”. The goal robbed Hertha of a “very good performance. That’s just bitter. “