Eintracht Braunschweig ended their winless streak in the 2nd Bundesliga with a 3:1 victory over Hamburger SV, who suffered their third consecutive league defeat. Rayan Philippe scored twice, while Fabio Di Michele Sanchez added another goal. Despite HSV’s efforts and missed chances, including hitting the woodwork, they could only manage a late goal from Lukasz Poreba. Eintracht’s performance earned praise from their coach and captain, while HSV’s coach acknowledged the team’s struggles.
Eintracht Braunschweig Breaks Winless Streak with a Stunning Victory
Eintracht Braunschweig has successfully ended its winless run in the 2nd Bundesliga, and they did so in spectacular fashion. On Friday night, the relegation-threatened team triumphed over Hamburger SV with a score of 3:1 (1:0), marking HSV’s third consecutive defeat in the league. Following their exit from the DFB-Pokal against Freiburg, HSV now finds themselves in a four-match winless slump.
The standout performer for Eintracht was French striker Rayan Philippe, who netted two crucial goals (35th, 65th). Additionally, Fabio Di Michele Sanchez contributed to the scoreline with a goal of his own (49th). Starting the twelfth matchday in 17th place, Eintracht has now temporarily climbed to 14th. HSV’s only consolation came from Lukasz Poreba, who found the net in the 73rd minute.
Impressive Performance and Missed Opportunities
Despite the potential for HSV to leap to the top of the table with a victory, they were left frustrated after hitting the crossbar twice and the post once in the closing stages. However, Eintracht could have easily led by a larger margin, with missed chances throughout the match.
Eintracht coach Daniel Scherning praised his team’s performance in an interview, stating, “The way we played for 70, 75 minutes was really, really good. Overall, it was a very intense, great game from my team.” Similarly, captain Ermin Bicakcic expressed pride in their mature display, emphasizing that they actively sought to control the game rather than waiting for opportunities.
On the other hand, HSV’s coach Steffen Baumgart acknowledged the criticism facing his team, urging understanding while also accepting responsibility for their performance, noting that he had not seen any players give up.
The match saw early drama as HSV’s Ransford Königsdörffer squandered a prime opportunity, shooting straight at Eintracht goalkeeper Marko Johansson after breaking free on goal. The home side responded to a penalty awarded for a foul on Sven Köhler but Johan Gomez’s attempt was saved, keeping the score level.
However, Eintracht pressed on and quickly doubled their lead with a brilliant goal from Di Michele Sanchez just after halftime. The home side continued to dominate, with Philippe scoring a powerful third goal before Poreba’s late strike provided a glimmer of hope for HSV.
Despite the late efforts from HSV, including shots hitting the woodwork, Eintracht Braunschweig celebrated a well-deserved victory, heading into the international break with renewed confidence.
Match statistics: Eintracht Braunschweig vs. Hamburger SV
Date: 08.11.2024 | Attendance: 22,418
Goals:
Eintracht Braunschweig: Johansson – Jaeckel, Bicakcic, Ehlers – F. Kaufmann, Krauße (90. Nikolaou), Köhler, Bell Bell (46. Di Michele Sanchez) – Gómez (81. C. Conteh) – Szabó (76. Polter), Philippe
Hamburger SV: Heuer Fernandes – Perrin (59. Poreba), Schonlau, Muheim – Katterbach (59. Baldé / 79. Jatta), Elfadli, Meffert (86. Richter), Dompé – Karabec – Selke, Königsdörffer (80. Stange)