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Hertha hand Bayern a 2-0 defeat on Kovac’s return

Setback for Monaco ahead of Champions League tie

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Hertha Berlin defeated Bayern Munich 2-0 in the Bundesliga on Friday, dealing their former player Niko Kovac his first loss as coach of the German champion.

Kovac was part of Hertha’s midfield with Pal Dardai — who is now Hertha’s coach — from 2003 to 2006. Dardai outwitted him this time, as veteran forward Vedad Ibisevic and league top-scorer Ondrej Duda struck in the first half to hand Bayern his first defeat in all competitio­ns this season.

In Saint-Itienne, France, Monaco slumped to their sixth defeat in all competitio­ns this season when they lost 2-0 at Saint Etienne, a worrying setback just days before they face Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League.

 ?? Reuters ?? Liverpool’s Daniel Sturridge celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Reuters Liverpool’s Daniel Sturridge celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

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