2nd league: VfB Stuttgart - Hamburger SV: last minute drama - crazy comeback after the break

What a game in Stuttgart. A few moments before the final whistle, VfB succeeded in winning the much-celebrated winning goal against Hamburger SV. The ticker for reading.

• VfB Stuttgart - Hamburger SV  3: 2 (0: 2)
• On Thursday night at the stand 2. League an absolute Top game at
• The winner in this game can hope for promotion to the Bundesliga . Thanks to a crazy catch-up, VfB emerged victorious.

VfB Stuttgart - Hamburger SV 3: 2 (0: 2)

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Update from May 29, 6:05 a.m .:  Incredible game in Stuttgart ! VfB beat Hamburger SV * 3-2 after a 0-2 break in the last minute.

Here are the reactions of the two coaches after the brilliant ascent:

Pellegrino Matarazzo (coach VfB Stuttgart) about ...

... the substitution of winning goal scorer Gonzalo Castro : "Obviously it was crucial when he hit the winning goal. Tactically, he immediately understood what his task was and implemented it. "

... the events during the break: "We have made a tactical change. (...) We had nothing left to lose, we wanted to give it our all, try to win the game. We succeeded. (...) I think we got into the game fairly cautiously. The team felt a certain amount of pressure and a certain amount of uncertainty. At half-time we tried to convey the feeling that there is nothing left to lose. We should at least try. Of course, it helped that we shot the goal shortly after half-time, that we believed in it. It was a good second half. ”

... the comeback: "I think faith must always be there. The nicest thing is always the emotions when you create something like that. In the end, it's a feeling that will last a lifetime. ”

... the belief in the winning goal: "Sure. Yes, it was actually the case that Hamburg came into play a little bit better after the 2-2. Of course you believe in the lucky punch at the end. We actually succeeded. I am very happy that he succeeded in a game that is so important in terms of tables and for psychology. ”

Dieter Hecking (Trainer Hamburger SV) about ...

... the last-minute bankruptcy: "At the moment we don't need to find any words. The disappointment is of course noticeable. That is quite normal "

... the performance after the break: "I think with the early connection goal we thought that things would get tight again. Then there was the penalty for 2: 2. And then it was a balanced game again. The two goals conceded quickly. You have to collect yourself first. And what mustn't happen is the third goal. We have to play it down. These are things that cannot be explained. They happen at that moment. It was an extremely bitter evening for us today. "(...)" In the end you have to be smarter, take a point and not run into a counterattack again. Now it is a matter of winning against contractions no matter how. "

... the fact whether you had already felt too safe: "Clearly no. It was logical that VfB Stuttgart would not continue to play. You will be rewarded with a standard goal and will come back quickly. We lost control of the game in the phase. We will then be punished again with a justified penalty from my point of view. Then we checked the game again. The last goal in the form must not pass. That is lack of cleverness or whatever you want to call it. "

... the aftermath: "I think that was a setback at first. That is normal. You can't just shake it out. But now is our job to shake it off. We do not have much time. We'll get it back. "

... an ascent that could possibly be gambled away again: "This is a question that I cannot answer. When the six games have been played and we have gambled away the ascent, the question is justified. I have to look ahead, process the events myself and give my team the support they need. We cannot stay put now, we have to get up again. ”

VfB Stuttgart - Hamburger SV: last minute drama - crazy comeback after the break

10:32 p.m .: Thank you for reading. Things will be going well in the second division tomorrow, when Darmstadt meets Fürth and Osnabrück meets Regensburg. The Bundesliga is also on Saturday. We are there for you in the live ticker.

Conclusion: A top game that rightly bears the name. Thanks to last-minute Castro, the Stuttgart team won the game in a crazy game. The victory is a bit happy, but due to the enormous increase in performance in the second round it is definitely deserved. VfB shows mentality, while Hamburg must accuse itself of having under-invested in the second section. 

In the table, the Swabians (48 points) overtake the Hecking eleven (46). 

90th minute +5: final whistle! After a furious second half, Stuttgart makes an exclamation mark in the ascent battle and wins 3-2 against HSV after a deficit of 2-2!

2. League: Stuttgart - HSV in the live ticker - last minute goal decides ascent summit - Castro becomes a hero

90.Minute +3: Yellow card (Castro / Stuttgart): The former international takes off his jersey and is consequently cautioned. The veteran won't care much. 

90th minute +3: GOAL! 3: 2 (Castro): What a comeback for the Stuttgart team! Gonzalez easily prevails on the left wing against the sedate Letschert and gives from the baseline towards the five. Castro is one step faster than van Drongelen and inserts to 3: 2. Madness!

90th minute: There is three minutes of injury time.

2. League: Stuttgart - HSV in the live ticker: Wild game in Swabia - Stenzel free kick on the posts

89 minutes: Post! Stenzel tries it on the right and lifts the ball over the wall. The leather claps the left post - luck for HSV.

Good completion and luck for HSV. Stenzel fails at the post.

© dpa / Matthias Hangst

88 minutes: Yellow card (Hunt / HSV): Kalajdzic dribbles towards the penalty area and is ultimately placed by the HSV captain. Hunt gets yellow and VfB a promising free kick opportunity.

87th Minute: Both teams continue to play forward and go in the direction of three. Can the Lucky Punch still succeed?

85th Minute: On the opposite side, Churlinov creates danger. The North Macedonian pulls out of about 15 meters. This year Fernandes parried somewhat uncertainly, but defused.

85.Minute: Hunt wants to start shooting in the penalty area, but then Gonzalez puts his foot in between - important.

84.Minute: Fourth change at HSV: Gladbach loan Beyer comes into play for the already warned Vagnoman - an accurate exchange.

82 minutes: Change on both sides: Castro replaces Mangala with the Swabians, Hinterseer comes with the guests for goal scorer Pohjanpalo.

80th Minute: Yellow card (Förster / VfB):  Clear foul, right decision.

79 minutes: The HSV comes again. Vagnoman cleverly lays back on the edge of the penalty area, where Schaub comes to an end, but gets caught on a Stuttgart defense leg.

78 minutes: Double change at VfB: Youngster Churlinov and two-meter breaker Kalajdzic replace Wamagituka and Al Ghaddioui.

78 minutes: Yellow card (Vagnoman / HSV): tactical hold. No question.

2. League: Stuttgart - HSV in the live ticker: Wild game in the ascent cracker - game completely open

77 minutes: But the HSV remains in possession of the ball. Badstuber clears after a cross from the right half field decide ahead of Pohjanpalo.

76 minutes: While VfB prepared the first changes, Mola resolutely clears the corner. As a result, the Stuttgart can first clarify.

74 minutes: After a short break in treatment, it continues for both players. In the top game there is almost 20 minutes left with stoppage time. Anything else?

72 minutes: Vagnoman and Kaminski rush into each other, but the game continues. Leibold can flank, but finds no center for him.

69.Minute: double change at HSV: Schaub and Jairo should ensure a fresh wind on the offensive. Harnik and Dudziak leave the place.

67 minutes: This is a completely different face, which VfB presents in the second section. Now maybe even more for the third in the table?

63 minutes:  After a cross from the right, Letschert comes from 13 meters to the header, Kobel holds easily.

2.Liga: Stuttgart - HSV in the live ticker: 2: 2! Stuttgart's urge phase is rewarded

60th minute: GOAL! 2: 2 (Gonzalez): This is the compensation. Gonzalez competes, loads Heuer Fernandes and nets to the much-celebrated 2-2. What a comeback for the Swabians.

Balance in Stuttgart! Gonzalez (m.) Keeps his nerve from the point and hits.

© dpa / Matthias Hangst

59 minutes: Penalty for Stuttgart! Mangala appears freely in front of Heuer Fernandes, but misses the end. After light contact with the guest keeper, the ex-Hamburger goes to the ground - this penalty kick is also somewhat flattering.

59 minutes: The Stenzel cross is neat, but Endo sails past the ball. Hamburg can clarify.

58 minutes: Stuttgart presses. Gonzalez pulls the turbo, but fails with his cross at Vagnoman - next corner for VfB.

56th Minute: After this Dingert sees an offensive foul in the penalty area of ​​the red pants. Danger over.

56th Minute: Wamangituka prevails strongly on the outside and goes into a duel with van Drongelen. The Dutchman clears the next corner for the Stuttgart.

54th Minute: Lively game now. Harnik blocks a Gonzalez degree to the corner. Al Ghaddioui then comes to the header, but can not bring the leather on the box - seven, eight meters past the goal. 

51.Minute: Hamburg takes the initiative somewhat. Fein's attempt from a distance, however, sails towards the second upper tier.

49 minutes: The Swabians live - and the second round promises to be exciting.

2. League: Stuttgart - HSV in the live ticker - Shortly after the restart, Endo gets VfB back on track

47 minutes: GOAL! 1: 2 (Endo): Stenzel serves after the free kick from the left butter-soft to the center where Endo climbs up and brings VfB back into play. First goal of the season for the Japanese.

46 minutes: The second section runs. Both coaches do not make personnel changes.

Half-time conclusion: HSV deserved 2: 0 after 45 minutes. There is far too little coming from Stuttgart in this groundbreaking game. The Swabians hardly come in front of the opposing castes and act far too unimaginatively. The failure of Daniel Didavis can be clearly seen. If the Matarazzo team wants to tear something here, more must definitely come in the second round. The penalty whistle is ultimately bitter.

2.Liga: Stuttgart - HSV in the live ticker - Hunt pushes in after the controversial 911 to 0: 2

45th minute +1: GOAL! 0: 2 (Hunt): The captain takes responsibility - and easily pushes in to 0: 2. Shortly after, Dingert asks for a break.

45 minutes: Penalty for HSV! The Stenzel, who is somewhat unfortunate today, jumps on the arm in a duel with Letschert. The ex-Freiburg does not see the ball, but has his arms far too high. However, Letschert also works heavily with the body and thus probably pushes the defender decisively - a tough decision that is not checked by the VAR.

Also cool how the HSV player tears at Stenzel ... # VfBHSV pic.twitter.com/lUKKWd64Mh

45.Minute: Yellow card (Badstuber / VFB): The former international takes Pohjanpalo in the face and is consequently cautioned. Bastuber's fifth yellow. He is therefore missing at the weekend in Dresden.

42 minutes: ... but then takes the pace back out. In the end it is Wamangituka who grabs a heart and pulls it off. Blocked. No danger. 

42 minutes: Next VfB gift. Stenzel’s further back pass to Kobel is far too imprecise, so Fein gets the ball. But missed to bring this to a teammate. VfB can counter ...

38.Minute: Stuttgart increases the pace without posing too big problems to the Hecking team.

35 '⏱ The hosts have had increasing possession of the ball in our half in the past few minutes. However, there are still no compelling opportunities. Also because our boys present themselves well staggered
__ # VfBHSV 0: 1 # nurderHSV

35.Minute: Kaminski's arc lamp is not a problem for Heuer Fernandes. Harmless.

34 minutes: Gonzalez tries it from a distance. Fine blocks to the next corner. 

32.Minute: Jatta and Letschert conquer the ball without problems against Endo. The fact remains that the Swabians lack the force they need

2. League: Stuttgart - HSV in the live ticker: VfB too harmless, Vagnoman too rash

29 minutes: there was more in it. Stuttgart is open at the back, so Vagnoman has a lot of meadow in front of him. The youngster penetrates the sixteen, but then misses the pass to the bare jatta on the left post. Ball loss.

26.Minute: This is pulled long and via detours to Gonzalez, who comes to the header. Heuer Fernandes, however, has no problems with the attempt to be unplaced.

25 minutes: First conclusion of VfB. This year Fernandes dives to Wamangituka and clears to the corner. 

23 minutes: How does VfB react to the backlog? The Swabians are challenged, but always roll off the Hecking-Elf's defensive band. Defense against the red trousers has been doing a good job so far.

 20.Minute : Al Ghaddioui penetrates into the penalty area on the right, but can be boiled off much too easily. This is too little.

19.Minute: Pohjanpalo again. Badstuber does not clarify sufficiently, so that the Finn can pick up speed. His conclusion from a good 23 meters just misses the left post. 

17.Minute: The Hanseatic are now four points ahead of VfB.

2. League: Stuttgart - HSV in the live ticker: Pohjanpalo puts Hamburg in the lead

16.Minute: GATE! 0: 1 (Pohjanpalo): After the ball is in the box of the Stuttgart. Hunt brings the leather to the level of the first post, where Gonzalez involuntarily extends. Pohjanpalo climbs up and nods to the opening goal for HSV.

15 minutes: Hunt grabs a heart and pulls off. Mangala gets in his way and makes the ball a little tricky for Kobel. The TSG loan ultimately clarifies the corner.

12.Minute: Except for the Harnik header, the game still lacks the big highlights. The two teams try to come into play through possession of the ball.

2. League: Stuttgart - HSV in the live ticker - VfB-Bock remains unpunished

9th minute: First conclusion! Stenzel plays the ball in front of his own penalty area without hesitation in the feet of Dudziak, who soulfully chips into the five. Harnik comes to a conclusion, but cannot press his header properly. Kobel is sure to grab it.

6. Minute: VfB lets Letschert grant in the middle. The Dutchman's long ball is ultimately too far for Jatta. Slow start in the country.

4. Minute: On the opposite side, Heuer Fernandes effortlessly plucks down a Gonzalez cross.

2.Minute : Harnik plays Dudziak nicely on the right side. The flank of the ex-Paulian, however, finds no buyer.

1st minute: Hamburg has kicked off. The second division cracker is running.

8:27 p.m .: The teams, led by experienced referee Christian Dingert, enter the deserted Mercedes-Benz-Arena. It’s about to start. 

8:20 pm: Ten minutes before kick-off, HSV trainer Hecking was combative: “It is already a mental story today. Ultimately, it's about assertiveness and passion. We drove here to win. "

2. League: Stuttgart - HSV in the live ticker - VfB under pressure: "Too many individual mistakes"

20:14: Now VfB coach Matarazzo said: "We currently have too many individual mistakes with us, this was also an issue this week and I therefore assume that it will get better today." The Stuttgart team brought in the Second half of the season due to some major dropouts for wages. 

8:20 pm: At Sky Dennis Aogo spoke about the current situation of the traditional clubs. The shape curve is "of course not satisfactory for both." The former international was once used for both teams, the ex-Hanoverian is currently without a club.

Let's go guys, give it your all ❗️ # VfB #VfBHSV pic.twitter.com/pDAIcx67kP

19:52: Leibold can confidently be described as one of the best players in the 2nd league. To date, the new signing from 1. FC Nürnberg has had 14 goal participations (one goal, 13 assists). His VfB counterpart only comes up with one template.

7.45 p.m .: The long-running favorites are used on both sides. The full- backs Stenzel and Leibold missed no game this season. The hamburger not even a second.

2. League: Stuttgart - HSV in the live ticker - lineups there! VfB surprises twice

7:33 p.m .: Now the starting team of the home team is known. VfB replaces the banned Karazor and Didavi with ex-Hamburg Mangala and Al Ghaddioui . In addition, Wamangituka surprisingly moves into the first eleven for Gomez . The former striker shares the bench seat with Kempf . The captain is also disregarded against the HSV.

7:28 p.m .: The HSV lineup is here. Dieter Hecking swaps once compared to 0-0 against Bielefeld. Jatta is allowed to spin on the offensive instead of the short-term ill coat (flu infection). The red trousers act as usual in the 4-3-3 system with Fein as a fixed point in the midfield and Pohjanpalo in the storm center.

This is our start-1️⃣1️⃣ for today's top game at @VfB: Heuer Fernandes, van Drongelen, Dudziak, Hunt, Jatta, Pohjanpalo, Leibold, Harnik, Letschert, Vagnoman, Fein #nurderHSV #VfBHSV pic.twitter.com/3t395CQABn

7:07 p.m .:  The Stuttgart defeat was particularly unfortunate (1: 2). VfB had lost the game at the last minute on May 17 through a penalty that was only given after the video assistant's intervention. "We are convinced that the referee's behavior in the creation of the winning goal constitutes a violation of the rules that had a direct impact on the end result of the game," said sports director Sven Mislintat.

This appeal will be heard on June 8 (1:00 p.m.), as the DFB sports court announced shortly before the second division cracker in the evening.

6:50 p.m .: The ball rolls in Stuttgart in just over an hour and a half. It is the Swabians' first home game after the Corona break . So far, the Matarazzo elf has only been a guest abroad. Both games were lost. Is it going better today for the home team with the second division? 

2. League: VfB Stuttgart - HSV in the live ticker - Didavi is missing the Swabians

6:26 pm: On the Hamburg side, Jung , Gyamerah (both hip problems), Ewerton (inner ligament injury, replacement keeper Pollersbeck (ankle injury) and the exempted Papadopoulos (keeps fit in his home at PAOK Thessaloniki) are missing .

6:03 pm: A quick look at the staff. VfB Stuttgart must definitely do without the injured Sosa (edema in the knee) and Awoudja (Achilles tendon tear) as well as the blocked Karazor (5th yellow) and Didavi (yellow-red). The failure of midfield strategist Didavi hurts Baden-Württemberg. 

17:32:  The first leg mentioned is meanwhile the only comparison in the 2nd Bundesliga to date  . The two traditional clubs have met 104 times in the Upper House. The HSV prevailed in 44 duels, Stuttgart won 38 games. In the Bundesliga, the red pants scored three times against no other team.

4:25 pm:  The two teams have already met twice this season. In the first leg in October it was an impressive 6-2 win for HSV. Three days later, the Swabians succeeded in revenge in the DFB Cup * , when they won 2-1 in extra time. A round later, however, VfB failed at Bayer Leverkusen. 

2:56 pm:  The tension slowly increases. VfB Stuttgart against Hamburger SV - a duel that was once a top game in the Bundesliga is still one today. But one floor below. 

Six and a half hours before the start of the top game in Stuttgart - we are now preparing you for the game in the preliminary report ➡️ https://t.co/LiUq2AsPaM #nurderHSV #VfBHSV

Who can position themselves further in the race for promotion? Hamburg are currently one point ahead of VfB and in second place. What will it look like after the game?

Meanwhile, two coaches are discussing the future in the Bundesliga: David Wagner and Lucien Favre.

Update of May 28, 10:18 a.m .: The summit is coming  ! The second division is looking forward to the duel between VfB Stuttgart and Hamburger SV this evening. 

The fourth in the table from Heidenheim had blundered at St. Pauli on Wednesday - the two traditional clubs have a great chance to stand out. Or do you split a tie and everything stays close together? We are excited.

Update from May 27, 4.45 p.m .: Do you want to watch the second division top game live on Thursday? We'll tell you where and how you can watch VfB Stuttgart vs. Hamburger SV on TV and in live stream *.

Update from May 27, 2:00 p.m .: This is a very unusual sign, but it could have positive consequences! The VfB Stuttgart has set an example for the botched restart and the contract with coach Pellegrino Matarazzo prematurely extended for a further year. 

The 42-year-old's new working paper, which according to VfB is valid for both the Bundesliga and the 2nd division, will run until 2022.

The move just one day before the top game of the third in the table against the second Hamburger SV on Thursday had "been planned for several weeks," said CEO Thomas Hitzlsperger. VfB wants to "live continuity", Matarazzo fits "perfectly" to the club. The coach brings "all professional and personal skills" for long-term cooperation.

Sports director Sven Mislintat seconded: "Since his arrival in January, Rino football has been thinking, living, working." Matarazzo identified himself so much with his job and with VfB that the extension was "only logical and consistent" - regardless of short-term results ". 

The #VfB has extended the contract with head coach Pellegrino #Matarazzo, which was originally dated June 30, 2021, until June 30, 2022. pic.twitter.com/WsWGFPF5GG

Update from May 26 : Four games were already on Tuesday in the 2nd Bundesliga: Jahn Regensburg and 1 FC Nuremberg separated 2-2. Aue lost 1-3 at home to Darmstadt, Sandhausen celebrated a 1-0 win at Wehen Wiesbaden and Osnabrück triumphed 2-0 in Fürth.

Crackers in the 2nd league! VfB Stuttgart vs. Hamburger SV in the live ticker

First report from May 25 : Stuttgart / Munich - On matchday 28 there is an absolute top game not only in the Bundesliga *, but also in the 2nd league . The VfB Stuttgart *   receives the Hamburger SV * . This game is not only an absolute hit in the second division due to the long and long Bundesliga tradition * of the two clubs . 

In terms of tables, things are hardly any better, as the second (HSV) meets the third (VfB). However, both teams came out of the Corona break less than optimal . But before the interruption due to the pandemic, things were not going well for the Swabians. 

VfB Stuttgart - HSV in the live ticker: Soon there will be a crash!

VfB has been waiting for a win for four games. There were three defeats and one draw - far too few, of course, for the claim of the Stuttgart, who actually wanted to get rid of the relegation accident last year.

Therefore, they separated from Tim Walter at Christmas and brought  Pellegrino Matarazzo to the coaching bench. The boys with the chest ring did not play really dominant under the Italian. In this respect, the game against HSV has a very special character. 

"There is no endgame," said VfB sports director Sven Mislintat in the  kicker : "Every game is important. There are still 21 points we can get. Hamburg is an important game. Also with regard to the first leg that we lost 2: 6 and want to make up for it. "

VfB Stuttgart - HSV in the live ticker: Matarazzo in criticism

If VfB miss the climb , the Swabians still want to hold on to Matarazzo, as Mislintat explains: “A thousand percent yes. And you don't need to ask this question anymore either, "said the former leader of the Arsenal scouting department:" Internally, it is very clear that Rino will definitely be our coach next year. Rino does an outstanding job, the team knows that and appreciates him accordingly. ”

Training ✔️ #VfB pic.twitter.com/xXj3MEzkpL

And at the HSV ? After his first relegation in the club's history in 2018, he is already playing for the second year in the lower house. It is also an extremely important game for the red trousers. However, the Hecking-Elf has one point more than VfB and thus two points ahead of a non-promotion place on which FC Heidenheim currently ranks. 

The Hamburger brought against leaders Arminia Bielefeld (53 points) last weekend in the 2nd League least a point. However, since the Corona break, HSV have not had a three. Will it succeed on Thursday from 8:30 p.m.? 

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