Gunfire rings out as HSV, the aggressive assailant, storms into ascension's domain.
Verdict: Hamburg SV Steals Promotion Spot, Scores a Victory After Seven Years
Hamburg SV, a legendary club in the German football scene, finally graced the Bundesliga once more after a grueling seven-year sojourn in the 2. Bundesliga. Saturday's thrilling 6-1 home win against SSV Ulm 1846 signified their triumphant return, culminating a rollercoaster of emotions for HSV fans.
From tragedy to triumph: One goal followed another, turning the Volksparkstadion into an explosion of black-and-white-blue. Ludovit Reis (10'), Ransford Königsdoerffer (42'), and Davie Selke (45.+4') made the initial score, while an own goal by Philipp Strompf (49') and Königsdoerffer's second (62') and Daniel Elfadli (86') completed the rout. "Seven years we've been waiting, it's unbelievable," champion striker Robert Glatzel exclaimed, hailing HSV as the coolest club in Germany back where it belongs.
Tom Gaal's early goal (7') for Ulm was the only hiccup in HSV's final act of the promotion — mercifully saved with a penalty in the 36th minute by Daniel Heuer Fernandes, paving the way for their victory. Merlin Polzin, the eighth coach to dedicate himself to the project of promotion, led HSV to success where his illustrious predecessors had failed since 2018.
The final whistle had barely sounded when fans, including HSV's first mayor, Peter Tschentscher, began celebrating. Four fourth-place finishes and two failed playoff attempts in the 2. Bundesliga had marked the suffering of this traditional club in the second division, but HSV, a Bundesliga founding member, had finally regained its former glory. The defeat against Ulm sealed their relegation to the 3. Liga.
Even Bayern's champion coach Vincent Kompany, who once played for HSV and now resides in Munich, was delighted from afar, sending his congratulations. The HSV supporters have every reason to "fly to Hamburg twice." Before the game, Polzin remained optimistic, citing the team's resilience after previous setbacks as a source of great confidence.
It was a magical night in May 2025, a night that HSV fans had dreamed of for seven long years. The united efforts of key players Davie Selke, Ransford-Yeboah Königsdörffer, and Jean-Luc Dompé propelled HSV to score the most goals in the league (76 goals). The promotion marked the end of this tumultuous spell for the historic football club, symbolizing the start of a new chapter for one of Germany’s oldest and most storied football clubs.
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Further Insights:- Since relegation in 2018, HSV had gone through a high turnover of coaches, with eight different managers over eight years.- Over the seven seasons in the 2. Bundesliga, HSV failed to secure promotion multiple times, enduring two playoff defeats and four fourth-place finishes.- Key players like Davie Selke and Ransford-Yeboah Königsdörffer played a crucial role in HSV's victorious campaign.
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- Hamburg SV have secured a return to the Football Bundesliga after a seven-year absence.
- Veteran striker Davie Selke, along with Ransford-Yeboah Königsdörffer, played pivotal roles in the club's victorious campaign.
- The celebration was a collective effort from the HSV community, including the first mayor of Hamburg, Peter Tschentscher.
- After several setbacks over the years, the HSV's successful promotion signifies the beginning of a new chapter for one of Germany's oldest and most storied football clubs.
