Salihović at the double as Hoffenheim score five
Sunday, December 21, 2014
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TSG 1899 Hoffenheim downed Hertha BSC Berlin 5-0 to post their biggest ever Bundesliga success, on a day when SC Freiburg missed out on a much-needed win.
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• TSG 1899 Hoffenheim end 2014 with a 5-0 win at Hertha BSC Berlin.
• Sejad Salihović converts two spot kicks against former club after John Anthony Brooks' own goal.
• Sven Schipplock and Sebastian Rudy add efforts in a record Bundesliga victory for Hoffenheim.
• Hoffenheim lie seventh in standings; Hertha just a point clear of danger zone.
• Joselu scores added-time equaliser as Hannover 96 draw 2-2 at rock-bottom SC Freiburg.
• Freiburg miss chance to climb off foot of table despite leading 2-0 until 83rd minute.
• Hannover unbeaten in three league outings.
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