“We weren’t 100 per cent present in the first half,” goalkeeper Neuer said, in post-match comments reported by www.bundesliga.com.

“But we were better after the break. If we had scored in the second half then we could have turned the game around.”

His opposite number Thomas Kraft said: “We played well and deserved to win.

“We had some nice moves in the first half, and obviously you have to defend well against Bayern.

“We’ve had a good season so far, so you can aim to do well at home.”

And Hertha Berlin substitute Pal Dardai added: “In terms of our physicality you could see that we are in good shape. We scored important goals.

“The team defended well and we deserved to win today.

“We are better on the ball now than we have been in the last two years. We will celebrate this weekend.”

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