Too weak after the break: HSV fall to RB Leipzig at home | OneFootball

On Sunday evening, Hamburger SV hosted RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga. The Red Shorts had set themselves high goals beforehand, having performed very steadily in recent weeks and achieved many good results.

Meanwhile, Leipzig were under considerable pressure, as things had gone poorly for RB in recent weeks, with far too many points dropped. Most recently, RB squandered a 2-0 lead against BVB and ended up with only a draw.

That’s why HSV sensed their chance before the match and wanted to cause problems for the favorites, above all with a lot of intensity.

HSV starts well, but then fades

The game started off intense right away, HSV played bravely and Ransford Königsdörffer immediately had a good first shot. Hamburg got into the game really well, with Damion Downs having the next good chance after ten minutes. In between, Romulo had a shot for Leipzig up his sleeve. Christoph Baumgartner also missed a dangerous cross. The game offered a lot, barely taking a break at the start. After 22 minutes, HSV benefited from a huge Leipzig mistake. The hosts switched play quickly, Fabio Vieira was well set up with a pass to the edge of the box and scored to make it 1-0!

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Leipzig now needed a moment to recover, but then responded with a stroke of genius. Romulo scored with a back-heel, with his back to the goal. That was absolutely spectacular. Every HSV counterattack at least had the potential to be dangerous, which was impressive. The hosts’ plan was definitely working. In the 43rd minute, Daniel Heuer Fernandes had to make a brilliant save, keeping his team from falling behind. Both teams went into the break with the score at 1-1.

Leipzig made the first mark in the second half, capitalizing on a mistake in HSV’s build-up. In the end, Yan Diomande got the ball, fought his way through with his last bit of strength, and scored with a high shot into the near corner. Now Polzin’s team had to struggle with being behind. Things got worse after an hour, when a penalty was awarded to Leipzig after an unfortunate handball by Remberg. But Heuer Fernandes was there and made a great save!

In the closing stages, HSV took more and more risks, which gave Leipzig opportunities to counterattack. And the guests wasted several of those chances. Nevertheless, Hamburg rarely got into dangerous areas. That’s why the win went to the Red Bulls.

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