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Hertha Berlin Into Uefa Cup

Hertha Berlin have been confirmed as the team to secure Germany’s additional place in next season’s Uefa Cup thanks to their ‘Fair Play’ ranking.

The capital club top the ‘Fair Play’ table of Bundesliga clubs on the basis of the number of yellow and red cards they have picked up this season combined with the independent judgement of the DFB referees panel.

The ‘Fair Play’ ranking encompasses respect for opponents, referees, as well as the behaviour of the fans.

Uefa awarded both Denmark and Germany an additional spot in next season’s Uefa Cup for topping the European rankings. Last season it was Mainz, who benefited from the ‘Fair Play’ rankings.

“It was great to receive the news after the final match of the season” revealed Hertha manager Dieter Hoeneß.

Despite only finishing tenth in the Bundesliga, Hertha can now look forward to European football next season. “Now that we have been given this chance, we’ll have to make the most of it” said Hoeneß.

Trainer Lucien Favre was also delighted with the announcement saying: “It is a tremendous development for the players.”

The preparation for the start of next season will now have to be completely reorganised with the first round of qualification taking place in mid-July.

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