Friday, March 31, 2017

Hoffenheim beats Hertha to stake claim for Champions League (The Associated Press)

Hoffenheim's Niklas Suele scores his side's 2nd goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Hertha BSC Berlin and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim in Berlin, Germany, Friday, March 31, 2017. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn)

Hoffenheim came from behind to deal 10-man Hertha Berlin an uncommon Bundesliga defeat at home, 2-1, to consolidate fourth place and the last Champions League qualification spot on Friday. Late goals from Niklas Suele and Andrej Kramaric after Hertha defender Maximilian Mittelstaedt was sent off extended Hoffenheim's unbeaten run to six games, and gave fifth-place Hertha just its second defeat at home. ''I can't accuse the lads of anything because they gave everything,'' Hertha coach Pal Dardai said.


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