2-0 home win for HSV against Hansa Rostock

… and Benes puts the game to bed 

It was a dramatic end to the first half, and there was even more drama to come at the start of the second. Or, for want of a better word: HSV had a great end to the first half, and then went to have a great start to the second. Just three minutes after the restart, HSV were on the attack again, as Reis laid the ball to Benes who let fly, found the back of the net and doubled their lead. It was a perfect start to the second half, but the visitors refused to lie down and accept defeat. 

Although the host remained the dominant side and missed out on a third goal by a matter of inches as Dompe shot wide, they still had to stay awake and aware of their opposition. Heuer Fernandes was called into action to keep out Pröger in the 53rd minute. Otherwise, skipper Schonlau managed the defensive phase very well as HSV continued to get forward, with a potential third from Glatzel being prevented by the crossbar (70’). The narrow miss had him pulling on his own hair, but both he and the rest of the team were not to be denied three points today, barely allowing their opposition an opportunity to get back into the game. Heuer Fernandes was only called up once more in the final stages of the game, skilfully (and possibly fortunately) maintaining the clean sheet for the third game in a row. The entire team played their part in securing the shutout, defending with intensity all over the pitch, whilst also controlling the vast majority of the game. They were seen over the line by the roar of the frenetic home fans. No one was bothered that a third goal wasn’t scored despite HSV having some decent opportunities; instead, the spectators showed their support for their side and ensured it was a jubilant and noisy end to a good afternoon at the Volksparkstadion.