Hamburger SV secured a vital 2:1 victory against Preußen Münster, with Davie Selke scoring the winning penalty in stoppage time. This win marks a significant turnaround for HSV, who had struggled against promoted teams in recent seasons. After a challenging first half, where they equalized just before halftime, HSV improved after the break and ultimately triumphed, ending an eight-match winless run in the second division. They now set their sights on their next match against Jahn Regensburg.
HSV Triumphs Over Preußen Münster in Thrilling Match
In a long-awaited victory, Hamburger SV (HSV) has claimed three crucial points against newly promoted Preußen Münster, thanks to a late penalty converted by Davie Selke. This 2:1 (1:1) win marks a significant achievement for HSV, as it had been quite some time since they managed to secure an away victory against a promoted side. The decisive moment came in the dying minutes of the match, where Selke, donning a protective mask due to a recent zygomatic fracture, found the back of the net, temporarily propelling Hamburg to the top of the table.
Breaking the Streak Against Promoted Teams
Historically, HSV’s encounters with promoted teams have been challenging, particularly in the past two seasons. Prior to this campaign, the club had garnered a mere two points from 15 against second division newcomers in their last five outings, which heavily impacted their aspirations for promotion. The season’s initial clash against a promoted opponent ended in disappointment, with a 1:1 draw against SSV Ulm. However, hopes were high for a turnaround in Münster, despite the game posing several challenges right from the start.
Struggling to find their rhythm, HSV faced difficulties with Münster’s aerial play. Yet, coach Merlin Polzin had a weapon in his arsenal: the aerial prowess of Davie Selke. The striker made his presence felt in the 19th minute with a near-miss header from a corner. Unfortunately, it was Münster that struck first, with Lukas Frenkert’s deflection leading Miro Muheim to an own goal, giving the hosts a 1:0 lead in the 24th minute.
Despite near misses, including a disallowed goal from Etienne Amenyido due to offside, HSV managed to level the score just before halftime. A perfectly timed cross from Jonas Meffert found Selke, who scored with a header, sending the teams into the break at 1:1.
The second half saw an invigorated HSV, largely due to the introduction of Jean-Luc Dompé, who injected creativity into the squad. Following a series of close calls, the game shifted dramatically when a potential penalty for HSV was overturned after video review, indicating that Jano ter Horst had played the ball prior to the foul.
Both teams exchanged opportunities, with Münster nearly taking the lead before Dompé’s efforts and a flurry of action led to another close call for HSV. The match remained tense until stoppage time when Selke was fouled in the box, earning HSV a penalty. This time, the referee stood by his decision, and Selke coolly converted the kick, sealing a deserved 2:1 victory for Hamburg.
With this win, HSV not only broke their streak against promoted teams but also ended a run of eight consecutive second division matches without a victory in front of smaller crowds. The last time they triumphed in such conditions was at the end of the 2022/23 season against Sandhausen. As celebrations erupted on the pitch, HSV now looks forward to their next challenge against Jahn Regensburg, while Münster prepares for their match against SC Paderborn.