HSV clinch first away win in relegation clash at Heidenheim | OneFootball

HSV has secured their first away victory of this Bundesliga season. In the crucial relegation battle against FC Heidenheim, Merlin Polzin's team won 2-0.

Heidenheim started with pressure and had the first big opportunity early on. After a strong setup, Niklas Dorsch took a shot from a turn but was denied by Daniel Heuer Fernandes (5'). Shortly after, Marvin Pieringer attempted to hit the abandoned goal from a long distance but missed it significantly (23').

HSV, on the other hand, needed some time to get into the game. Only after about 20 minutes did the Rothosen manage to gain control through ball possession. The first chance came from Sambi Lokonga, who tested FCH goalkeeper Diant Ramaj with a powerful long-range shot (25'). Further opportunities for the visitors were noted by Bakery Jatta (34') and Fabio Vieira (36').

Just before the halftime whistle, HSV rewarded themselves. Assisted by winter signing Philip Otele, Ransford Königsdörffer scored a remarkable left-footed shot for a deserved lead (45.+3).

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HSV Substitute Decides the Game

Heidenheim increased the pressure after the break and repeatedly posed a threat, especially from set pieces. Captain Patrick Mainka forced Heuer Fernandes into a spectacular save with a powerful header from close range (67').

The hosts remained on the offensive against a somewhat passive HSV. Benedikt Gimber headed dangerously towards the goal after a corner, but once again, the well-performing Heuer Fernandes was there (76'). Shortly after, the goalkeeper also made a brilliant save against Eren Dinkci (77').

Amidst Heidenheim's pressing phase, HSV countered coldly: at the far post, substitute Rayan Philippe converted a sharp cross from Fabio Vieira to make it 2-0 (78'). The supposed goal by Stefan Schimmer was disallowed after a lengthy VAR review due to a marginal offside position (84').

This setback took the wind out of coach Frank Schmidt's team's sails. HSV confidently maintained their lead and celebrated their first Bundesliga away win since April 2018.

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1. FC Heidenheim – Hamburger SV 0:2 (0:1)

FCH: Ramaj, Busch, Gimber (77. Beck), Mainka, Traore (46. Conteh), Behrens, Niehues (64. Zivzivadze), Dorsch, Ibrahimovic (64. Honsak), Dinkci, Pieringer (46. Schimmer)

HSV: Heuer Fernandes, Jatta, Omari, Vuskovic, Elfadli (46. Torunarigha), Muheim, Lokonga (46. Downs), Remberg, Vieira (80. Gocholeishvilli), Otele (68. Mikelbrencis), Königsdörffer (68. Philippe)

Goals: 0:1 Königsdörffer (45.+3), 0:2 Philippe (78.)

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