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It was an intense start to the game and the action certainly didn’t stop there. Ritsu Doan cut in from the right flank and hit a shot just a few inches past the post (9’). “I felt like we were in the game at 0-0,” said Christian Streich. Shortly afterwards, the visitors were suddenly 2-0 up. Dani Olmo’s header gave them the lead (14’) and then Benjamin Henrichs was clean through to make it 2-0 a minute later (15’).

Three games, two wins, two assists and one goal! From a Hertha perspective, the international games on Friday evening were highly successful – above all for Jessic Ngankam. Hertha’s number 24, like Derry Scherhant just two days ago, celebrated a debut. Having appeared for the Germany U17 and U18 teams, the Berlin-born forward pulled on a Germany U21 shirt for the first time for the 2-2 draw in a friendly against Japan. But that was not all, the centre-forward also manage to successfully cap off his first start with a first goal.

Alex, on Sunday you’ll celebrate your tenth anniversary in the job. You were promoted to the role of director of football at TSG Hoffenheim on 2 April 2013. How do you feel now, ten years later?

RB Leipzig travel to SC Freiburg on Tuesday evening | Repeat of last season’s DFB-Pokal final | SC in good form

Luca Kilian has left 1. FSV Mainz 05 to join 1. FC Köln on a permanent deal after spending the last year on loan there. Effzeh have used the buy option in the contract they agreed with the Zerofivers, tying him down to a deal until 2025.

Sebastian Hoeneß looks ahead to Wednesday’s DFB Cup semi-final against Eintracht Frankfurt at 20:45 CEST.

“I’m really looking forward to the transfer to Berlin,” said Grill about his new challenge. “For me, it doesn’t just mean playing for a special club. It’s also about constantly improving, integrating myself into the team quickly and doing my part for a successful season.”

After a very successful October with six games unbeaten in all competitions and a confidence-boosting 4-0 win against VfL Bochum last time out, the Wolves want to continue their good form in the final three fixtures before the World Cup break. The first of those comes on Saturday 5 November (15:30 CET) as VfL visit 1. FSV Mainz 05. At his pre-match press conference, coach Niko Kovac talked about…

The pictures from the SV Werder team bus on the way back to Bremen from Berlin spoke for themselves. The Werder players were cheerful, but also relaxed. “There were a few toasts made and a bit of relief after the games in recent weeks. We were pleased to pick up three points,” revealed Anthony Jung in an interview on Tuesday.

32 points after 25 matches – it’s quite impressive what VfL Bochum 1848 have already achieved...