Stefan Kiessling opened the scoring for the home side in the 36th minute and Eren Derdiyok doubled their advantage a minute later.

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Eren Derdiyok came close to equalising in the first half but could only direct his header from Tranquillo Barnetta's left-wing cross straight at Hertha goalkeeper Jaroslav Drobny.

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Just before half-time, Eren Derdiyok delivered a superb cross to the far post but striker Blaise Nkufo could not adjust his body shape in order to fashion a finish.

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Leverkusen survived a late fightback to win 3-2 away to defending champions Wolfsburg, who had goalkeeper Diego Benaglio sent off for a professional foul on Eren Derdiyok after only 31 minutes.

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Kroos hit the post in the 32nd minute then made the second goal seven minutes later with a diagonal pass to Eren Derdiyok, who headed past Jens Lehmann from eight meters.

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But the Swiss were always in control and Yakin fired through the legs of goalkeeper Ricardo, after a flicked pass from fellow-striker Eren Derdiyok, to put them ahead in the 71st minute.

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He was on hand to awkwardly steer home from close range with his weaker right foot after Eren Derdiyok -- who like Yakin is of Turkish origin -- beat the offside trap to collect a long pass from defender Philippe Senderos.

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