Berlin's top striker Andrey Voronin, who had scored eight goals in his last six games, had an early chance when he shot just wide after eight minutes.

"Autumn Champions" 1899 Hoffenheim have suffered another set-back in the title race as they were held 2-2 at home by Hannover 96, the league's weakest away team.

Hannover brought a losing run of seven away games to an end, securing an important point in the relegation battle.

Hannover had turned the tables through Hanno Balitsch in the 22nd minute and Mario Eggimann in the 74th minute after Selim Teber had given Hoffenheim a 20th-minute lead from the penalty spot.

Substitute striker Wellington at least secured a draw for the hosts six minutes from time.

Also on Saturday, a penalty from Alexander Frei earned Borussia Dortmund their first victory of 2009.

The Swiss international slotted home from the spot in the 64th minute for his ninth goal of the season to give Dortmund a deserved 1-0 win over Werder Bremen.

Two goals from Milivoje Novakovic earned Koeln a somewhat fortunate 2-0 victory at Energie Cottbus, a result which puts Christoph Daum's side ten points clear of the relegation zone.

Leverkusen's winless home run has been extended to six matches with a 1-1 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday.

The last home win for Bruno Labbadia's team dates back to November 15th, 2008 when they edged Schalke 04 2-1. y

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