Hertha Berlin scores late to hold Leipzig 2-2 in Bundesliga

Leipzig missed chance to move second in Bundesliga after visiting Hertha Berlin scored a late equalizer in a 2-2 draw on Wednesday.

home side was leading 2-1 despite being down to 10 men — and ahead of Borussia Dortmund on goal difference — until Krzysztof Piatek’s 82-minute penalty ensured Hertha stayed unbeaten in three games under new coach Bru Labbadia. Leipzig remained third, two points behind second-place Dortmund.

game was played amid Bundesliga’s tight controls against coronavirus with fans present to reduce risk of contributing to outbreak. league was only given permission to resume on May 16 after promising to enforce strict measures against virus through end of season. sight of substitutes and n-playing team officials wearing face masks, and balls and seats being disinfected, has become commonplace in league during three rounds since it resumed.

Hertha’s Marvin Plattenhardt went off early after a clash of heads with Tyler Adams, but t before setting up Marko Grujic with a corner for opening goal in ninth minute. Plattenhardt, who appeared to have problems with his vision, went off in 11th.

Lukas Klostermann equalized in 24th, also from a corner but home side was dealt a blow in 63rd, when Marcel Halstenberg was sent off with his second booking.

However, a mistake from Hertha goalkeeper Rune Jarstein gifted Patrik Schick a goal five minutes later.

Labbadia made his remaining four substitutions before Ademola Lookman brought down Maus Cunha for what was a clear penalty in 81st. Piatek stepped up for equalizer from spot.

Crosstown rival Union Berlin was hosting Mainz later, while Cologne was visiting Hoffenheim, Schalke was at Fortuna Düsseldorf, and last-place Paderborn faced Augsburg.