Hoffenheim secured a resounding victory, defeating Hamburger SV with a score of 4-1 in a match held for the 14th round of the Bundesliga. The goals for the home team were scored by Grischa Prömel (8’ 1T), Ozan Kabak (31’ 1T), Tim Lemperle (19’ 2T), and Fisnik Asllani (27’ 2T). The only goal for the visitors came from Rayan Philippe (37’ 2T).
Fisnik Asllani shone brightly, earning the title of Man of the Match after showcasing exceptional skill and scoring one goal. Ozan Kabak also played a pivotal role, not only strengthening the defense but contributing one goal to the scoreboard.
The Hoffenheim coach, Christian Ilzer, set up a 4-4-2 formation, with Oliver Baumann guarding the goal; the defense comprised Vladimir Coufal, Robin Hranac, Ozan Kabak, and Albian Hajdari; while the midfield included Grischa Prömel, Leon Avdullahu, Wouter Burger, and Andrej Kramaric; with Tim Lemperle and Bazoumana Toure leading the attack.
On the other side, Hamburger SV, managed by Merlin Polzin, employed a 3-4-3 strategy with Daniel Heuer in goal; Nicolas Capaldo, Luka Vuskovic, and Jordan Torunarigha in defense; Giorgi Gocholeishvili, Sambi Lokonga, Jonas Meffert, and Miro Muheim in midfield; and Fábio Vieira, Ransford Königsdörffer, and Fabio Baldé upfront.
The game took place at PreZero Arena, officiated by referee Martin Petersen.
Looking ahead, Hoffenheim will travel to Stuttgart for their next match, while Hamburger SV will host Eintracht Frankfurt. Currently, Hoffenheim sits in fourth place with 26 points, whereas Hamburger SV stands in the fourteenth position with 15 points in the league.
Substitutions for Hoffenheim
66’ 2T – Andrej Kramaric was substituted for Fisnik Asllani and Bazoumana Toure was replaced by Alexander Prass.
79’ 2T – Tim Lemperle came off for Ihlas Bebou and Grischa Prömel was substituted for Adam Hlozek.
Cautions for Hoffenheim:
29’ 2T – Grischa Prömel received a yellow card.
Substitutions for Hamburger SV
45’ 2T – Giorgi Gocholeishvili was replaced by Rayan Philippe.
67’ 2T – Jonas Meffert came off for Daniel Elfadli.
82’ 2T – Ransford Königsdörffer was substituted by Yussuf Poulsen and Fabio Baldé was replaced by Bakery Jatta.
87’ 2T – Nicolás Capaldo was substituted for Aboubaka Soumahoro and Vladimir Coufal was replaced by Valentin Gendrey.
Cautions for Hamburger SV:
29’ 1T – Ransford Königsdörffer received a yellow card and Sambi Lokonga was cautioned at 32’ 2T.