2:3! HSV lose in intense derby

Hectic start to the city duel...

HSV coach Tim Walter changed his starting eleven on two positions: using Meffert for Rohr and Jatta for Wintzheimer - and a lot of mentality, which would be needed in this city derby. The Red Shorts showed this mentality right from the start, but FC St. Pauli - inspired by the support of the fans at the Millerntor - did just as much. The result was an exciting game with a lot of power, early yellow cards and two teams that pressed high and aggressively. In addition, both teams had one big chance each in the first quarter of an hour, but then the game tilted more and more in favour of the home side, who created an incredible amount of pressure, created chances and, after a Burgstaller shot against the post, deservedly took the lead through Becker after just under half an hour. In this phase, the Red Shorts really had to suffer, had to defend a lot and hold their ground to stay in the game. They managed to do this with their combined efforts and a pinch of luck - and then even struck back before the break: Kittel completed a brilliant HSV combination in the 43rd minute to make it 1-1 at the break and thus brought the visitors back into the game.
Makeniok's brace after just under an hour of play provided the preliminary decision in this Hamburg city derby. Makeniok's brace after just under an hour of play ensured the preliminary decision in this Hamburg city derby.