HSV Suffers a 2-0 Defeat in Preliminary Match in Mallorca - HSV suffers defeat in the general match, ending with scores of 0-2 on Mallorca.
In the sweltering heat of Mallorca, Hamburger SV (HSV) suffered a 2-0 loss against RCD Mallorca in their latest pre-season friendly. The match, which served as a part of HSV's preparations for the upcoming season, was not a test of their mettle in the DFB-Pokal, but a valuable learning experience nonetheless.
The first goal came in the 13th minute, with Takuma Asano scoring a composed finish for Mallorca. HSV's defence, featuring newcomer Giorgi Gotscholeischwili, looked far from well-rehearsed, offering Mallorca ample opportunities in attack.
HSV's woes continued in the 59th minute when Miro Muheim inadvertently scored an own goal for RCD Mallorca. The goal, scored almost unchallenged, was a comical turn of events that added to HSV's frustration.
The match was largely balanced in midfield early on, but Mallorca capitalised on their chances, leaving HSV empty-handed. The newly formed HSV team, still finding their footing, showed promising moments but struggled to maintain their defensive shape.
The match took a turn for the worse in the final minute when defender Jordan Torunarigha was sent off with a red card for a rough foul, further impacting HSV's performance and leading to disciplinary troubles ahead of their competitive season.
This latest defeat follows a series of pre-season losses for HSV, including games against Danish champions FC Copenhagen, Austrian title holders Sturm Graz, French side Olympique Lyon, and German team SC Freiburg. The last test match for HSV was also a loss, but the upcoming DFB-Pokal match against Oberligist FK Pirmasens on August 16 presents a new opportunity for the team to turn things around.
HSV will play their first Bundesliga game since their 2018 relegation against Borussia Mönchengladbach a week after the DFB-Pokal match. As they gear up for their return to the top-tier league, HSV will be eager to put their pre-season woes behind them and start the new season on a positive note.
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