Borussia Dortmund have secured a hard-fought victory over Hertha Berlin in their Bundesliga clash at the Westfalenstadion.

The match was played out with great intensity from start to finish, with both teams displaying a high level of energy and determination.

In the first half, Dortmund were unable to break down Hertha's defense, but they did manage to create some chances through their attacking players.

However, it was Hertha who managed to find the back of the net in the 45th minute when A. deyemi scored his first goal for the club.

Dortmund responded immediately by equalizing just before halftime, thanks to a well-taken goal from Erling Haaland.

The second half saw both sides try to push forward for the win, but neither could find the breakthrough.

It wasn't until the 87th minute that Dortmund finally took control of the game, as Raphael Guerreiro scored the winner to secure all three points for the home side.

Deyemi was the hero on the day, scoring what proved to be the decisive goal for Hertha, while Haaland continued his impressive form with another excellent performance.

Overall, it was a closely contested match between two top-tier Bundesliga sides, with both teams showing great commitment and skill throughout.

Despite not winning outright, Dortmund can take heart from their performance and the fact that they have now moved into third place in the league table.

Hertha, meanwhile, will be disappointed with the result but will need to focus on improving their defensive record if they want to make any serious challenges for the title this season.