2-2 draw in friendly against PSV

HSV hung on despite some dangerous PSV attacks and were able to put together a threatening counter-attack. A long ball to Pherai saw him bundled over by PSV defender Ramalho (28’), who was sent off as he was the last man. Glatzel took the opportunity from the spot to give HSV the lead again (35’). De Jong, however, ensured that the two teams would be level at the break, heading in from a Veerman free-kick (43’). Discussions on the red card continued during the interval and that led to both clubs agreeing to play 11v11 after the break. In order to convince the referee to allow this to happen, a new game officially had to be organised.

“Second friendly” ends goalless

For the second half, or in this case the second friendly, Heyer replaced Van der Brempt and Raab came on in goal for Heuer Fernandes. The new goalkeeper was called upon right away, tipping a cross from Dest over the bar (55’). PSV had more of the ball than in the first half and the Rothosen sat back a bit more, looking to hit their opponents on the break. Raab was involved again in the 69th minute, this time holding a shot from Bakayoko. De Jong’s header hit the outside of the post to deny him a hat-trick and Raab again got the better of Bakayoko (83’) to earn himself a clean sheet.

HSV’s best chance in the second half came in the 78th minute. Nemeth teed up Jatta, but the winger couldn’t keep his shot down. Gambier was forced off with a knock shortly afterwards, replaced by Suhonen, making his return from his fractured fibula.