Wasteful finishing! HSV suffer painful home defeat to Wolfsburg | OneFootball

On the eighth matchday, HSV suffered an avoidable home defeat. Despite numerous chances, Merlin Polzin's team lost 0-1 against VfL Wolfsburg.

After a quite intense initial phase by the Rothosen, the guests showed efficiency and took an early lead: Following a quick attack involving Eriksen and Daghim, the latter outmaneuvered Vuskovic with a feint in the 15th minute and scored impressively into the left corner (15').

HSV had to noticeably regroup, but after a longer period without any goal threats, they had more of the game. This led to a great chance to equalize: Just before the break, Koulierakis brought down Lokonga in the penalty area – a penalty was awarded. Königsdörffer stepped up, but Wolfsburg keeper Grabara guessed the corner and made a strong save (44'). Just seconds before halftime, Lokonga also hit the crossbar (45.+3). Previously, Philippe had already been denied by the again impressive Grabara.

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HSV's efforts in vain!

After the break, Hamburg's offensive efforts continued initially. A dangerous free-kick cross from Miro Muheim hit the left post (47'). Five minutes later, the Swiss narrowly missed again (52').

Wolfsburg missed their chance to seal the game through Zehnter (55'), while HSV remained a constant threat. Muheim tested Grabara once more (58'), and in the final stages, the outstanding VfL goalkeeper prevented the equalizer with a brilliant save against Philippe (81').

Things got really bizarre in stoppage time: HSV had a great chance to equalize after a corner, with Daniel Heuer Fernandes also present in the VfL penalty area (90.+4). In return, the Wolves attempted a long-range shot at the empty goal, but the ball hit the post.

Ultimately, the long offensive efforts were in vain: HSV was defeated by VfL Wolfsburg 0-1!

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Hamburger SV – VfL Wolfsburg 0:1 (0:1)

HSV: Heuer Fernandes, Mikelbrencis (77. Balde), Vuskovic, Elfadli (88. Pherai), Muheim, Remberg, Lokonga (64. Vieira), Capaldo (88. Ramos), Dompe, Philippe, Königsdörffer (64. Poulsen)

Wolfsburg: Grabara, Kumbedi (85. Maehle), Koulierakis, Seelt, Zehnter, Vinicius (56. Dardai), Arnold, Eriksen (67. Svanberg), Daghim, Amoura (56. Wimmer), Wind (67. Skov Olsen)

Goals: 0:1 Daghim (15')

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