Fine Volkspark finish: impressive HSV beat Freiburg! | OneFootball

What a way to end the season at the Volkspark! After a particularly strong attacking display, HSV deservedly beat a lackluster SC Freiburg 3-2.

The two sides served up an entertaining back-and-forth in the opening 45 minutes. Freiburg still visibly showed the effects of their Europa League semifinal just three days earlier, and HSV were accordingly able to combine through midfield largely unchallenged.

That was evident after about a quarter of an hour as well: Otto Stange’s cross was only half-cleared by Freiburg, allowing Albert Grønbaek to keep his composure in the box and square it for Bakery Jatta. Lurking at the back post, the Gambian scored his first Bundesliga goal from around five meters out (14’). But Freiburg had the right response ready. Almost straight from the restart, Igor Matanovic equalized after a precise cross from Lukas Kübler (16’).

HSV then had a slight edge in play and chances to score again. The best opportunity fell to Fabio Vieira, whose long-range effort from distance struck the right post (19’). Overall, though, the 1-1 scoreline at the break was a fair one.

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HSV quickfire double settles the game

HSV also had the first chance of the second half: a Stange shot that took a deflection only just missed the target (47’). At the other end, Kübler tested Daniel Heuer Fernandes with a powerful strike from over 20 meters (50’). Ransford Königsdörffer came even closer with a gilt-edged chance from a central position (52’).

Midway through the second half, HSV rewarded themselves for their huge effort with a quickfire double. First, Luka Vuskovic curled home a direct free kick from 20 meters out (64’), and just three minutes later, substitute Fabio Balde made it 3-1 (67’).

The Rothosen remained in control in the closing stages and saw out a thoroughly deserved home win. Freiburg’s late goal from Matanovic did not change that (87’). After the 2-1 win in Frankfurt, HSV celebrated their second straight victory and, after 33 matchdays, sit in a respectable 11th place in the table.

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Hamburger SV – SC Freiburg 3-2 (1-1)

HSV: Heuer Fernandes, Jatta (65’ Balde), Capaldo, Vuskovic (90+5’ Nandja), Omari, Grønbaek, Remberg, Lokonga (80’ Poulsen), Vieira (90+5’ Lemke), Königsdörffer, Stange (65’ Philippe)

Freiburg: Atubolu, Kübler (68’ Scherhant), Ginter (71’ Jung), Ogbus (68’ Lienhart), Treu, Eggestein, Manzambi (58’ Makengo), Beste (58’ Höfler), Höler, Grifo, Matanovic

Goals: 1-0 Jatta (14’), 1-1 Matanovic (16’), 2-1 Vuskovic (64’), 3-1 Balde (67’), 3-2 Matanovic (87’)

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