Second-best HSV women battle to 1:1 against RB Leipzig | OneFootball

Despite a weak performance for long stretches, the HSV women battled their way to a point against RB Leipzig. In the 1:1 draw at the Volksparkstadion, the visitors were clearly the better team, especially in the first half. However, they failed to turn their superiority into more goals.

After several Leipzig chances, it was Delice Boboy who deservedly gave the Saxony side the lead (21'). The striker won the ball from Paulina Bartz and curled a fine effort from around 20 meters into the left corner. Shortly afterward, a heavy downpour caused an involuntary disruption to the flow of the game. From HSV’s point of view, that proved to be a good omen.

After the rain, the Hamburg side threatened the Leipzig goal for the first time. Leila Peneau’s shot was blocked by Alieke Tuin with her hand, and Camilla Linberg converted the resulting penalty to make it 1:1 (34'). After missing a spot kick the previous week, the Norwegian was able to make amends.

HSV remain toothless in attack

After the break, however, HSV remained similarly harmless going forward. It was not until shortly before full time that Lena Martens registered the home side’s first shot of the second half (84'). Defensively, though, Rodolfo Cardoso’s team put up much more resistance and could also rely on goalkeeper Kinga Szemik, who preserved an overall flattering point with several strong saves.

Both teams are still waiting for their first win of the season. HSV will have a chance to change that as early as Friday (11 September). In the highly anticipated northern derby, the Rothosen will travel to Werder Bremen. However, they will need to show a clear improvement, especially in their possession play.

Hamburger SV – RB Leipzig 1:1 (1:1)

HSV: Szemik, Doucoure, Stoldt, Böhler, J. Wrede (55' Obispo), Machtens, Peneau (45' Martens), Bartz (84' Schwalm), Brunnthaler (75' Morich), Linberg (55' Eggert), Karczewska

Leipzig: Herzog, Mathys, Dudek, Mertens, Tuin (89' Norheim), Pusztai, Schasching, Angeirsdottir, Simonsson (63' Pfister), Boboy, van Dijk (63' Hulst)

Goals: 0:1 Boboy (21'), 1:1 Linberg (34')

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