Hertha BSC maintain perfect record with victory at VfL Osnabrück

Hertha BSC extended their undefeated streak in the 2. Bundesliga to five matches following a 3-1 victory against VfL Osnabrück at the Bremer Brücke on Sunday. Captain Josip Brekalo opened the scoring shortly after halftime, and Kevin Sessa added a second goal in the 70th minute. Although Jonathan Gomez scored for the hosts late in the match, Farid Alfa-Ruprecht sealed the win for the visitors with a stoppage-time goal. Goalkeeper Marius Gersbeck played a central role in the result, saving a penalty from Robin Meißner when the score was 1-0. Hertha BSC remain at the top of the league table with a maximum of 15 points, while VfL Osnabrück continue their campaign with six points after three losses in five games.

• 1:38 PMYahoo Sports — 2. Bundesliga: Hertha BSC maintain perfect start with 3-1 win at Osnabrück