"Thanks for nothing!": HSV fans fuming after last-minute match cancellation | OneFootball

The last-minute cancellation of the game between HSV and Bayer Leverkusen has caused great frustration among many fans.

Just two and a half hours before the planned kickoff on Tuesday evening, the German Football League (DFL) canceled the match scheduled for 8:30 PM at the Volksparkstadion. The decisive factor was safety concerns.

“Weather-related static risks in the area of the stadium roof mean that the Bundesliga match between Hamburger SV and Bayer 04 Leverkusen cannot take place as planned this Tuesday evening. The Volksparkstadion as the venue has been closed at short notice,” the DFL announced early in the evening. They want to decide on a rescheduling “as quickly as possible.”

The cancellation came as a surprise to many supporters, especially since HSV had spread optimism the day before. At the press conference on Monday, the club stated: “At the moment, things look very good. However, we have to see how things develop. If anything indicates that the game cannot take place, we would of course try to inform early.” Additionally, press spokesman Philipp Langer advised early arrival due to the snow-related tense parking situation.

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HSV fans express their displeasure

The fact that this information took so long to be announced caused great dissatisfaction among some fans. Critical comments piled up on social networks. On Instagram, for example, it read: “3-hour drive for nothing! Thanks” or “This is really outrageous. Took two days off for nothing.”

HSV, on the other hand, explained the last-minute turnaround with the prevailing climatic conditions. “The situation changed due to the extreme thawing weather late Tuesday afternoon. Under the snow on the roof membrane, thaw water accumulated in some areas of the stadium, which could not drain and led to large point loads,” the club wrote. A consulted structural engineer assessed the situation as a safety risk, which is why the match was canceled in coordination with the DFL and security authorities.

Particularly bitter for many supporters: The encounter against Leverkusen was the first HSV home game of this season that went on open sale. Previously, all tickets were already sold out after the members' pre-sale. When the match will be rescheduled is uncertain. A prompt rescheduling is difficult because Leverkusen is active in the Champions League and regularly plays midweek matches.

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