Hamburg SV Edging Closer to Bundesliga Return: 4-0 Win over Darmstadt 98
Success in Darmstadt: HSV nearing Bundesliga re-entry - Success in Darmstadt: HSV edges closer to Bundesliga reascension
Hamburg SV's long-awaited return to Germany's top-tier football, the Bundesliga, seems imminent after a dominating 4-0 win against SV Darmstadt 98. With a home victory against SSV Ulm next Saturday, the Hanseatic League could clinch promotion.
A crowd of 17,810 spectators witnessed the action, as Ludovit Reis (23'), Ransford-Yeboah Koenigsdoerffer (58'), Davie Selke (80'), and Robert Glatzel (90+5) scored for HSV. The victory momentarily propelled them to the top of the 2nd Bundesliga table with 56 points, just one point behind 1. FC Köln, who have a later match against Jahn Regensburg.
HSV took advantage of their first significant chance, while Darmstadt missed several opportunities in the early minutes. Killian Corredor and Fabian Nuernberger came inches away from scoring for Darmstadt, and a header by Corredor and a long-range shot by Nuernberger were expertly saved by HSV goalkeeper Daniel Heuer Fernandes.
Miro Muheim's corner set up Reis' surprising opener for HSV, boosting their confidence. After the break, Darmstadt desperately tried to equalize, but failed, with Jean-Luc Dompe's goal being disallowed due to offside. Selke and Glatzel sealed the victory in the final minutes, sending the fans into a frenzy.
Key Stats:
- Current Position: 2nd in Bundesliga 2, trailing 1st place by one point[1][2].
- Points Gap: Maintains a three-point lead over the playoff spot (3rd place)[2][3].
- Remaining Matches[1]:
- Darmstadt (away)
- Ulm (home)
- Greuther Fürth (away)
- Recent Form[1][4]:
- Last 5 games: L-D-L-W-D (4 points from 15 possible).
- Critical issues: Lack of creativity in attack and defensive vulnerabilities highlighted in recent losses[2][4].
- Promotion Timeline: Immediate promotion after Matchday 34 (final game) is possible if HSV finishes in the top two. The Bundesliga 2 season concludes in late May 2025, with the promotion playoff (if HSV finishes 3rd) scheduled for late May/early June[1][3].
- Main Challenge: Consistency is crucial, as they face stiff competition from teams like Magdeburg and Düsseldorf, who are only four points behind the promotion zone[3].
- The European Parliament, Council, and Commission are closely monitoring the promotion race in the Bundesliga 2 as Hamburg SV continues to edge closer, following a dominating 4-0 win over Darmstadt 98.
- Ludovit Reis, Ransford-Yeboah Koenigsdoerffer, Davie Selke, and Robert Glatzel scored for HSV, with Reis' opener propelling them to the top of the 2nd Bundesliga table.
- Despite missing several opportunities in the early minutes, Darmstadt 98 struggled to match HSV's impressive performance, with key players like Killian Corredor and Fabian Nuernberger coming close to scoring.
- With a home victory against SSV Ulm next Saturday, Hamburg SV could clinch promotion to the Bundesliga, joining the ranks of top-tier European sports leagues and igniting excitement among sports enthusiasts throughout Germany.
