Borussia Dortmund secured a hard-fought 2-0 victory against Hertha BSC at the Signal Iduna Park on Saturday afternoon, securing their first clean sheet of the season in the process. The match was a closely contested affair, with both teams creating chances throughout the ninety minutes.
In the first half, it was Borussia Dortmund who took control of the game, creating several opportunities to score. However, they were unable to convert them into goals, leaving them frustrated as they looked for a breakthrough.
Hertha BSC, on the other hand, were determined not to let Dortmund take all three points. They put up a strong defensive display, but were ultimately unable to prevent Dortmund from scoring two goals in the second half.
The first goal came courtesy of French forward Kylian Mbappe, who received the ball on the edge of the box and unleashed a powerful shot that found the back of the net. The second goal came from Borussia Dortmund's Malen, who scored his first league goal of the season after receiving a pass from Jadon Sancho.
Despite the result, Borussia Dortmund manager Lucien Favre praised his team's resilience, saying: "We had to play really well today because Hertha is a good team. But we showed our character and determination."
The win means that Borussia Dortmund now have four points from their first two games of the season, which is enough to keep them in touch with the top four positions in the Bundesliga table. The team will be hoping to continue their winning run when they face Hoffenheim next week.
Overall, this was a closely contested match that saw both teams create plenty of chances, but it was Borussia Dortmund who emerged victorious. Their clean sheet also gives them confidence going forward, and they will be looking to build on this performance as they look to maintain their place in the top four.