Between goalless frustration and pride: HSV on an emotional rollercoaster | OneFootball

HSV missed out on crucial points in the fight against relegation after a goalless draw with Borussia Mönchengladbach, despite numerous missed chances.

All the statistics of this football match actually suggest a clear victory for HSV. 57 percent possession, 23:5 shots, and 12:0 shots on target underscore the dominance that the promoted team displayed, especially in the first half. However, similar to the match against VfL Wolfsburg (0:1) and other encounters, Hamburg failed to capitalize on their clear superiority.

"We are definitely disappointed," remarked the prominent Miro Muheim after the final whistle. "After the first half, we should have gone into the break with a lead. The only thing missing was the goals." The Swiss left-back also drew a parallel to the Wolfsburg game: "We didn't win in either game. That's obviously a shame."

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Polzin: HSV must be "satisfied with every point" in the Bundesliga

Another downside: With a win, HSV could have made a significant step out of the relegation zone and extended their lead over the relegation playoff spot to six points. Despite this missed opportunity, head coach Merlin Polzin was visibly keen to focus on the positive aspects of the match.

"After seven years in the second league, we should be satisfied with every point in the Bundesliga. Of course, it could have been two more points today, but we'll take the point and try to do better next time," explained the 35-year-old at the subsequent press conference.

Polzin repeatedly pointed out the progress compared to the early phase of the season. "Our defending was much more aggressive than what we showed in the first half of the season. This is the next step we want to take with the team. You could already see quite a bit of that today."

And yet: The third 0:0 of this season, the second against Gladbach, also irked the coach. "I would take a game where we are less attractive but more successful," Polzin summed up the football afternoon, likely speaking from the heart of many HSV fans.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.