The HSV players are bitterly disappointed after the bankruptcy. Image: keystone
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1: 5 bankruptcy in the decisive game – mockery and ridicule for HSV after missed relegation
Before the last matchday of the 2nd Bundesliga, Hamburger SV had legitimate hope of a relegation duel against Werder Bremen. The HSV was only in fourth place, but had the much easier task than competitor Heidenheim. While the FCH had to go to leader Bielefeld, Hamburg received the table 11th Sandhausen.
But the afternoon ended in a debacle for the six-time German champion. After 21 minutes, Hamburg was already 2: 2 behind, symbolically the first goal was an own goal.
The beginning of the end: Rick van Drongelen’s own goal. Video: streamja
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Aaron Hunt shortened the penalty in the second half, but HSV fell apart in the final phase. Sandhausen scored three more goals from the 84th minute and inflicted the highest defeat of the season on HSV 5-1. Particularly bitter: Since Heidenheim lost 0-3 in Bielefeld at the same time, Hamburg would have been enough to take 3rd place.
The decisive factor was the first two goals conceded, coach Dieter Hecking said after the game in an interview with “Sky”: “This puts us under even more pressure and we couldn’t take it off the whole player,” said the German. Even after the connection hit, “this last determination to force it again” was missing. After the 1: 3, the game was finally decided.
HSV coach Hecking scowls during the game. Image: keystone
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President Marcell Jansen also spared no criticism. “There is no excuse for such an achievement,” said the former German international after the defeat. Jansen announced that the entire season will now be analyzed quickly.
After the canter defeat, there is now criticism from all sides in Germany for the former Bundesliga dino. “The most embarrassing HSV ever” is the title of “Bild”. “Out of control” was the defensive that ex-HSV professional Dennis Diekmeier was able to score his second professional goal at the age of 30, is seen as the “ultimate humiliation”. The “kicker” also writes of a “total loss”, the “Abendblatt” from Hamburg of a “harrowing appearance”.
Many also shot at HSV on social media. While the debacle was amusement for many, the fans of the traditional team were bitterly disappointed.
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