2:2 - Glatzel's brace earns HSV a point

Eventful first half...

HSV coach Tim Walter had to do without his captain against FCN, the yellow-red suspended Schonlau was replaced by 19-year-old Vuskovic, who made his starting eleven debut. Together with 21-year-old David, he was given something to do in central defence right from the start, because the Nuremberg team did not hide at all. Just like the Reds, they opted for a playful approach and were able to combine forward a few times - despite Hamburg's larger share of the game. And so it was a duel between Vuskovic and his opponent Dovedan that led to a penalty kick by the video referee and thus to a 1-0 lead for the visitors in the 22nd minute - a harsh decision, but one that complied with the rules. But HSV did not complain, but responded and only three minutes later created the first big chance through Kittel, which was followed by a number of other good offensive actions. And so the equaliser in the 35th minute through Glatzel's header, which was first whistled back and then given by VAR, was more than deserved and proof of a racy and good game. HSV continued to set the tone, as the next chances by Kittel, with whom Hamburg's 10-man just missed the goal for the second time, and Glatzel, who almost scored his second header at the break, clearly proved. Nevertheless, the game went into the break with a draw.