Hertha BSC and Mainz 05 drew 1-1 in their Bundesliga match on Sunday afternoon. The game was a closely contested affair with both teams creating chances throughout the match.
For Hertha BSC, it was a day to remember as they scored through Brazilian midfielder Bruno Fernandes in the 47th minute. Fernandes, who has been in good form recently, scored his first goal of the season to give Hertha the lead.
However, Mainz 05 did not go down without a fight. They equalized just three minutes later when German striker Marco Strubel headed home from a corner kick.
Despite being behind, Hertha refused to give up and continued to create chances. In the 88th minute, Brazilian forward Jovetic scored his first goal of the season to level the score at 1-1.
The draw means that Hertha remains in third place in the league table while Mainz 05 dropped to fourth.
Overall, it was a tough fought match between two evenly matched sides. Both teams were full of energy and creativity but it was clear that neither side had the upper hand. It will be interesting to see how this match shapes up in the coming weeks as both teams look to secure their spots in Europe's top leagues.