Die Rothosen Return: HSV Triumphs with an Epic 6-1 Win Over Ulm, Securing Bundesliga Promotion
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Facebook Twitter Whatsapp E-Mail Print Copy Link Yo, the HSV is back, baby! After six years of heartache, the Hamburgers finally clinched the Bundesliga promotion with a breathtaking 6-1 home victory against SSV Ulm.
The Volkspark Stadium roared with 57,000 appreciative fans as Ludovit Reis (10'), Ransford Königsdörffer (42' and 62'), Davie Selke (45+4), and Daniel Elfadli (86') gained the upper hand against the unlucky Ulm. With an own goal by Philipp Strompf (49'), the message was clear - no more 2. Bundesliga misery for the historic Hamburger SV.
"Seven bleedin' years we've waited, and that's bloody unreal!" exclaimed striker Robert Glatzel, zealously dictating to Sport1 reporters. "The coolest club in Germany's back where it absolutely belongs," he roared before the jubilant sea of black, white, and blue.
Coach Merlin Polzin, the 34-year-old overseeing his maiden promotion voyage, turned the page on HSV's past sorrows. A former 2. Bundesliga also-ran, the HSV now stood as a revived Bundesliga titan, pushing the demoralized Ulm into the 3. Liga abyss.
Even Bayern's decorated coach Vincent Kompany, a previous HSV player and Munich resident, cheered from the sidelines. "If you've met good people, you gotta wish 'em good luck," he voiced to Sky. "Now, I can fly to Hamburg twice - that's bonza!"
In the lead-up to the climactic match, Polzin remained optimistic. "As a team, we've faced some seriously tough setbacks, but we've always recovered. That gives me an immense sense of confidence that we can make tonight a very special night for the blood-and-gold-clad troops," Polzin said with a glint in his eye.
The HSV journey through the dark forest of 2. Bundesliga was exhausting, filled with six failed promotional attempts, eight head coaches, and numerous tough challenges. However, under Polzin's tenure, the legendary HSV made it to the promised land.
The Ulm match was destined to be a night of grandeur. Despite a towering atmosphere, HSV started disoriented, allowing Ulm to take charge. It wasn't long before the guests capitalized, with Tom Gaal scoring from close range after an episode of confusion in the Hamburg defense, following a corner.
This initial blow only strengthened the resolve of the HSV warriors. Vexed by Gaal's audacious leap, the Hamburger stormed back, with Reis (17m) and Selke (45+4) equalizing before halftime. A redemption moment arrived later during the game, as Heuer Fernandes' penalty save denied Ulm a lifeline and propelled HSV forward. Königsdoerffer (62') and Elfadli (86') completed the rout, sealing a resounding 6-1 triumph.
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Some Facts:
- The HSV first relegated from the Bundesliga in May 2018, after 51 years in the top league.
- The "blood-and-gold" club spent seven long years in the 2. Bundesliga, trying to bounce back to the top division.
- Davie Selke was the league's leading scorer with 22 goals in the 2024/25 season.
- Ransford-Yeboah Königsdörffer scored 15 goals to provide key contributions to HSV's promotion push.
- With their promotion, HSV secures a return to the Bundesliga after a seven-year hiatus.
- HSV's coach, just 34 years old, is an unconventional choice for the historic club, but his promotion success has solidified his standing.
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Despite the initial setback, HSV managed to rebound, with Ludovit Reis and Davie Selke equalizing the score before half-time. Ransford-Yeboah Königsdörffer and Daniel Elfadli scored later in the game to secure a resounding 6-1 victory.
With seven years of struggle in the 2. Bundesliga, HSV, also known as the "blood-and-gold" club, has finally secured a return to the Football Bundesliga.
Davie Selke, the team's leading scorer with 22 goals, played a crucial role in HSV's promotion push, as did Ransford-Yeboah Königsdörffer, who contributed 15 goals.
The unconventional choice for coach, Merlin Polzin, at just 34 years old, has solidified his standing with the historic Hamburg club following their successful promotion.
Remembering their past sorrows, such as the five-year stint in the Bundesliga, HSV fans can now rejoice as their team returns to the highest level of German football.
