Hertha BSC and Karlsruher SC played to a scoreless draw, concluding the second matchday of the German 2. Bundesliga season.
Both sides created opportunities throughout the contest, but ultimately lacked the finishing touch to break the deadlock. A notable moment came in the 68th minute with the introduction of 16-year-old Kennet Eichhorn, who became the youngest player to ever appear in the 2. Bundesliga.
The first half saw both teams demonstrate strong defensive organization, with Hertha’s Krattenmacher and Kownacki spearheading promising attacks. Karlsruhe responded effectively, creating chances of their own, but neither side managed to gain a significant advantage before the interval.
Hertha increased the pressure in the second half, attempting to build attacking momentum through the wings. However, Karlsruhe gained more initiative towards the closing stages, though neither team could find the decisive goal. The result leaves both teams with a single point from their opening two fixtures.
Hertha’s attention now turns to the DFB-Pokal, where they will face Preußen Münster on August 18th. Karlsruhe will travel to Meuselwitz a day earlier. In other matches played on Sunday, Holstein Kiel lost 2-0 to Arminia Bielefeld and VfL Bochum defeated SV 07 Elversberg by the same scoreline.
