HSV survive tough DFB-Pokal battle: "We won as a team" | OneFootball

With a hard-fought 1-0 victory in Heidenheim, HSV has qualified for the round of 16 of the DFB-Pokal. The team and coach emphasized the team spirit in the aftermath.

What an effort! In the 1-0 win against 1. FC Heidenheim, Hamburger SV prevailed thanks to a late penalty goal by Robert Glatzel. In an intense match with many duels and even more emotions, the Hanseatics, who played with a numerical advantage from the 44th minute, ultimately had the staying power.

Match-winner Glatzel, who was allowed to play as a substitute after being demoted to the stands, was moved after the final whistle. “It's typical football and also a bit crazy that after my recent emotional rollercoaster, I was able to score the decisive goal today,” the goal scorer rejoiced. “And to do it right in front of our fans, who always support us immensely. That really moves me.”

The 31-year-old had previously taken on important responsibility: “I was immediately sure that I would take the penalty. It's outstanding that we won and advanced to the next round.”

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Left-back Miro Muheim meanwhile highlighted the intensity of the match. “It was very combative, but we accepted this fight and achieved a dirty victory today. We are happy about advancing and, of course, very much for Bobby, who was rewarded for his positive morale,” said the Swiss player.

Nicolai Remberg saw this positive morale as a logical consequence of recent stable performances: “We got into the game well and played it cleanly to the end. It was another good game from us. Only this time with the better outcome.”

And head coach Merlin Polzin echoed similar sentiments as his protégés before: “We won this game as a team. The team showed that we all stand together, are there for each other, and work for each other. I am proud of that.”

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