Hamburger SV managed a draw at 1. FC Magdeburg after two penalties and a red card.
The gap to the promotion places is growing. After the draw, HSV is fourth in the table, three points behind Fortuna Düsseldorf in third place. The direct promotion places are even eight points away five game days before the end of the season - after all, relegation against the Bundesliga 16th still seems realistic. On Saturday (8:30 p.m.) league leaders Holstein Kiel come to Hamburg. “Then we have the chance to prove it,” said Jonas Meffert after his goal ensured Hamburg's happy ending.. Mohammed El Hankouri (26th/45th + 6th minute) scored twice from the penalty spot for the hosts in the first half. Leon Bell Bell fell in a duel in the penalty area with HSV goalkeeper Matheo Raab and Lodovit Reis. There were penalties again and this time el Hankouri converted with a bit of luck.