HSV‘s Cup Run Ends in Heartbreak After Penalty Shootout Loss to kiel
HAMBURG – Hamburger SV’s DFB-Pokal dreams were dashed Tuesday night as they fell to Holstein Kiel in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw after extra time. The match,played in Hamburg,saw Jatta score in the 107th minute,only for Kiel to equalize just a minute later through Harres,ultimately leading to a tense shootout where Kiel prevailed.
The defeat marks a notable setback for HSV, who were aiming for a deep run in the cup competition alongside their 2.Bundesliga promotion push. The loss eliminates them from contention for a domestic trophy and underscores the competitive challenges facing the club as they strive to return to the Bundesliga. The result leaves HSV focusing solely on league play, with their next fixture yet to be announced.
A controversial moment occurred late in regulation time when Kiel’s Ivezic went down in the Hamburg penalty area after a challenge from Torunarigha. Despite a VAR review, referee Tobias Welz did not award a penalty, sparking protests from the Kiel side.
Lineups:
* HSV: Peretz – Ramos, Buscovic, Torunarigha (98. Sumahorn)
* Kiel: Weiner – Zec, Ivezic, Komenda – Rosenboom, Knudsen, Davidsen, tolkin – Kapralik, Harres, Therkelsen
Goals: Jatta (107th), harres (108th)
