Minutes from the fiasco – then came the turnaround – Aftonbladet

Hamburg were three minutes away from going out of the Bundesliga for the first time ever.

As acknowledged Marcelo Diaz and took the match into extra time.

There, could Hamburg then decide for great drama.

Hamburg has had a leaden season in the Bundesliga and came close to falling out of the German top league for the first time since the started 52 years ago. But after a victory in the last round the team received a kvalplats to secure the contract.

The first meeting against Karlsruhe at home ended 1-1 and Hamburg were whipped to score in the return away from home.

Hamburg geared up somewhat in the second half and had a dangerous header with fifteen minutes left. But shortly later, Karlsruhe management.

Burned giant modes

Hamburg needed 1-1 to take the match into extra time.

And there was no lack of modes. First dotted the team the post and the rebound was the new giant location which however failed.

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later, Hamburg’s header that was saved on the goal line. The pressure continued, but the ball did not go in.

Before the first stop time minutes.

Hamburg received free kick just outside the penalty area Marcelo Diaz placed iced the ball and took the game into extra time.

The drama looked to be decided on penalties. But with five minutes left of the extension could Nicolai Müller set 2-1. Karlsruhe had a hard penalty with seconds left of the extension, but missed.

However, it had not been enough Karlsruhe who needed to score two goals for advancement. Instead, it Hamburg securing the contract.