HSV triumphs 4: 1: Successfully defended the lead!

HSV triumphs 4: 1: Successfully defended the lead!

On March 9, 2025, Hamburger SV competed against Fortuna Düsseldorf in the sold-out folk park stadium and secured a convincing 4-1 win in the 2nd Bundesliga. The HSV, which has been on the sidelines with the new head coach Merlin Polzin for six days, was able to defend its lead. This happened just a week after the first defeat under Polzin, which was added to SC Paderborn (0: 2).

The game showed a remarkable improvement in the HSV's offensive performance compared to the previous game. Miro Muheim opened the flood of goal with an impressive 28-meter shot in the 7th minute. The Hamburg dominated the first half and hardly let the Düsseldorfer out of their own half.

game course and goals

Fortuna Düsseldorf, who only appeared sporadically, achieved surprising balance in the 18th minute through Dawid Kownacki. However, this was considered a rather happy goal because it was the first shot of the guests. Despite the setback, the HSV remained unimpressed and continued his offensive game. Davie Selke brought the HSV again shortly before half -time when he scored 2-1 in the 40th minute.

In the second section, the game became more open. Düsseldorf tried to become more active, but this led to further opportunities for HSV. However, Isak Jóhannesson had the opportunity to score the empty gate of the Hamburgers from 40 meters, but failed. In the 66th minute, Adam Karabec expanded the lead to 3-1 when the ball from the post against the back of the Düsseldorf goalkeeper Florian Kastenmeier crashed into the goal. Otto Stange, who scored the 4: 1 in added time.

a duel of the former companions

The game also had a personal touch because coach Merlin Polzin met his former sponsor and friend Daniel Thioune, who had trained the HSV in the 2020/2021 season. This duel between the two coaches rose in front of 57,000 spectators who followed the action with enthusiastic chants and cheering. The clear victory could be a turn for the HSV, which now has a point ahead of the first pursuer 1. FC Köln. The race for the promotion places remains exciting in the league.

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