“We beat ourselves”:
Fabian Reese, Josip Brekalo, and sports director Benjamin Weber assess the home game against Kiel.
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Hertha Falls Short Despite Dominant PerformanceHertha outshot Kiel 23 to 6 but lost 0-1, continuing a frustrating trend of missed chances at home this season.
Key FactsApr 25, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: herthabsc.com
- Hertha controlled the game and created many scoring opportunities but failed to convert them into goals.
- A controversial VAR decision and a disallowed goal due to offside added to the team's frustration.
- The players delivered a strong performance but could not capitalize in crucial moments of the match.
- Sport director Weber highlighted that lack of finishing and decisiveness ultimately led to the defeat.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: kicker.de
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: herthabsc.com
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: herthabsc.com
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