1:1 - Draw in topspiel at Darmstadt 98

A dream start for HSV ...

Coach Tim Walter made a change to his starting eleven shortly before the game, as Jatta had arrived late for the team meeting. Königsdörffer took his place - and how! Just five minutes had elapsed when HSV launched a lightning-quick and clean attack, which Königsdörffer completed ice-cold after a dream pass from Heyer to make it 1:0. It was a perfect start for the Reds, who were then confronted with several dangerous attacks from the very aggressive and attack-minded home side. In addition, a number of dangerous standards flew through the Hamburg penalty area, which was really ablaze at one point shortly before half-time. After Muheim had lost the ball, Tietz had served Honsak, who had run in, but from close range only hit the inside of the post, so that Heuer Fernandes could just scrape the ball off the line. It was the best chance of the Lilies, who attacked early in the first half, had more possession and also had the majority of the goal attempts. However, HSV went into the break with a 1-0 lead, having been defensively compact for the most part and especially ice-cold up front.