Mathew Leckie strikes for Hertha Berlin as Socceroos Asian Cup campaign approaches

Mathew Leckie scored his second Bundesliga goal of the season in Hertha Berlin’s 2-2 home draw with Augsburg on Wednesday morning (AEDT).

After Martin Hinteregger gave Augsburg an early lead, Leckie pulled one back for the German capital side on 28 minutes with a crisp finish following a cushioned pass from Davie Selke.

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Hertha then managed to take the lead three minutes later through Duda but couldn’t hold on for the victory as Koo Ja-Cheol earned a draw for Augsburg.

The result means Hertha sit in seventh place on the Bundesliga table, four points out of the Champions League qualification places.

Leckie’s return to form will be a welcome sight for Socceroos coach Graham Arnold as he prepares the national team for their defence of the Asian Cup next month.

The 27-year-old attacker is expected to play a vital role in an Australian team that is searching for goals since the retirement of talisman Tim Cahill.

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