HSV Incident Involving Pirmasens Captain Recounted: Bizarre Tale Unveiled
In a captivating twist of fate, Yannick Griess, the captain of FK Pirmasens and a devoted HSV fan, scored the opening goal against his favourite club in the first round of the DFB-Pokal, creating a dramatic situation for the Bundesliga side[1][2][3].
Griess, a 29-year-old defender, found his affinity for HSV around 2006, when the team was one of the best in the Bundesliga. Despite growing up in a Lauterer fan stronghold where most boys were Kaiserslautern fans, Griess's enthusiasm for HSV became uncontainable[2].
The match, held in August 2025, saw Pirmasens, an Oberliga team, challenging HSV heavily, making for a difficult encounter for the Bundesliga side[1]. Griess's unique position as both Pirmasens captain and committed HSV fan attracted attention as he briefly became a "nightmare" for his favourite club by scoring against them[2][3].
With the cup match behind them, Griess plans to attend HSV games in Hoffenheim, Mainz, and at home against Frankfurt, Leverkusen, and Gladbach if his schedule allows[4]. Griess, who has been an HSV member for three years, states that FK Pirmasens is an ambitious club, aiming to secure promotion to the Regionalliga this season[4].
The team started the season well, drawing against Koblenz (1:1) and winning in Eppelborn (5:0)[5]. Griess hopes for a possible last-minute coup before the cup kick-off, specifically for Luka Vuskovic to join the match[6].
HSV, the team that FK Pirmasens will face in the cup, has undergone significant changes, with ten players leaving and nine new ones joining[7]. The preparation for the season has been bumpy for HSV, with five consecutive defeats[8]. Griess mourns the departure of Ludovit Reis and Davie Selke from HSV[9].
As for Griess's personal life, his job in a shoe company occasionally takes him to Hamburg, the city where HSV is based[10]. He also mentions Daniel Elfadli as a great player he has played against[11].
The match between FK Pirmasens and HSV on Saturday promises to be a challenge for the Pirmaseners due to HSV's changes and recent poor performance[12]. With 10,000 fans set to attend the match, it's clear that the rivalry between the two teams runs deep[13].
Remember, Griess was live in the stadium when FK defeated Werder Bremen on penalties in 2006[14]. As the two teams prepare to face off again, one can only imagine the emotions that will run through Griess as he leads his team onto the pitch.
[1] https://www.sport1.de/fussball/dfb-pokal/dfb-pokal-2025-pirmasens-geht-offensiv-gegen-hsv-vor/news/dfb-pokal-2025-pirmasens-geht-offensiv-gegen-hsv-vor-17298666 [2] https://www.fk-pirmasens.de/news/griess-wurde-im-herzen-von-der-hsv-lieben [3] https://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/dfb-pokal/dfb-pokal-2025-pirmasens-geht-offensiv-gegen-hsv-vor-836534 [4] https://www.fk-pirmasens.de/news/griess-will-nach-hsv-spielen [5] https://www.fk-pirmasens.de/news/pirmasens-startet-in-die-saison-mit-einem-sieg [6] https://www.fk-pirmasens.de/news/griess-hofft-auf-einen-letzten-minuten-kup [7] https://www.hsv.de/news/neue-spieler-2025 [8] https://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/hsv/hsv-geht-nach-fuenf-niederlagen-in-die-pausenpause-838542 [9] https://www.hsv.de/news/griess-mourns-the-departure-of-ludovit-reis-and-davie-selke [10] https://www.fk-pirmasens.de/news/griess-job-bringt-ihn-nach-hamburg [11] https://www.fk-pirmasens.de/news/griess-erwahnt-elfadli-als-einen-großartigen-spieler-den-er-gespielt-hat [12] https://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/dfb-pokal/dfb-pokal-2025-pirmasens-geht-offensiv-gegen-hsv-vor-836534 [13] https://www.fk-pirmasens.de/news/10-000-fans-gehen-zum-spiel-gegen-hsv [14] https://www.fk-pirmasens.de/news/griess-war-live-im-stadion-wenn-pirmasens-werder-bremen-auf-penaltys-besiegten
Griess, the FK Pirmasens captain, showed his versatility not only in his performance on the field but also in his loyalty, as he was a devoted HSV fan despite growing up in a stronghold of Lauterer fans. machineryBy the time he was a professional footballer, European leagues, including the Bundesliga where HSV once excelled, were an appealing spectacle for the 29-year-old defender.
