“Incredible how they play”: big Wolves praise for HSV! | OneFootball

Statistically speaking, HSV was clearly the superior team against Wolfsburg. However, the newly promoted team couldn't convert their numerous chances into success.

Will these words bring joy at Volkspark? Despite the 0-1 defeat against VfL Wolfsburg, HSV received a lot of praise after the final whistle. The victorious team from Lower Saxony showed great respect for the newcomer from the Hanseatic city. "I know that the better team didn't win," said Wolves coach Paul Simonis, for example.

Indeed, the Rothosen presented themselves on equal footing with the Wolves for large stretches of the match – and even beyond. HSV midfielder Nicolai Remberg reported in the mixed zone: "One or two Wolfsburg players told me it's incredible how we play."

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HSV once again frustrated in front of goal

Just a week earlier, Leipzig's Christoph Baumgartner had paid a similar compliment to the North Germans: "This is not the typical newly promoted team, they are doing really well." Yet, like against Wolfsburg, HSV also lost in Leipzig by a one-goal margin. After a strong interim sprint with seven points from three games, they have been waiting for something tangible at the Elbe for two matches now.

Nevertheless, it can be clearly stated: The traditional club has long established itself in the Bundesliga after some initial difficulties at the start of the season. Even if the results of the last two weeks only reflect this to a limited extent.

Against Wolfsburg, HSV recorded 25:5 shots on goal, 2.77 to 0.37 xG, hit the post and crossbar, and even missed a penalty. Only the well-deserved equalizer wouldn't come.

Already in Leipzig (1:2), the chances were in favor of Hamburg. But even in Leipzig, there was a lack of decisive quality in the opponent's penalty area. Nevertheless, the mood remains positive. The belief in their own strength is unbroken. Captain Yussuf Poulsen is convinced: "If we keep playing like this, we don't have to worry."

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