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Robert Glatzel missed a few chances before he headed in the winning goal for HSV
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HSV striker Robert Glatzel missed his first three chances, but in the fourth attempt he scored with a head and thus ensured Hamburg's narrow victory against Heidenheim in the 2nd Bundesliga.
Table leader Jahn Regensburg, on the other hand, was unable to take advantage of his chances in the Bavarian duel against Nuremberg, the game ended 0-0.
There was a lot more going on in Paderborn, where the home team turned the game against Hannover 96, who were still without a win, and won 4:2.
Hamburger SV scored their first home win of the season in a 1-0 (0-0) win against Heidenheim.
Man of the match was ex-Heidenheimer Glatzel, who scored the winning goal in front of 43,094 spectators in the Volksparkstadion (42nd minute).
After the home defeat against FC Hansa Rostock two weeks earlier, the Hamburgers were more cautious in building up the game in order to offer the guests, who attacked early, few counterattack opportunities.
The Heidenheimer benefited from their well-organized defense for a long time, but remained too harmless in attack.
Daniel Heuer Fernandes (10') thwarted their only chance to score in the first half.
After the change of sides, the guests became braver.
Although the guests collected plenty of corners, there were few good chances.
Whenever more speed came into play, it became more dangerous.
Ultimately, the success of the hosts was deserved because coach Tim Walter's team not only got more out of the game, but also invested more in the offensive.
Goalscorer Glatzel alone could have scored three goals in the first half before his goal.
Jahn Regensburg remains top of the table, but disappointed in the 0-0 draw against Nuremberg, especially on the offensive.
The guests had the first chances of the game in front of 15,210 spectators.
Regensburg made many bad passes and were only able to free themselves after a good 20 minutes.
Andreas Albers (26') had their best opportunity, shooting goalkeeper Christian Mathenia free-standing from just a few yards out.
Chances after the change were scarce.
The defensive ranks were tight, patience was required.
Albers (81') almost made the decision late in the game, which was repeatedly interrupted by tactical fouls.
Hannover 96 will have to wait for their first win of the season.
On Saturday afternoon, coach Stefan Leitl's team lost 4-2 (2-1) at SC Paderborn despite being in the lead twice.
The guests took the lead twice through Harvard Nielsen (12th minute) and Cedric Teuchert (36th), but had to accept the equalizer twice through an own goal by Luka Krajnc (28th) and a goal by Marvin Pieringer (52nd). .
Finally, SC captain Ron Schallenberg (60th) and Felix Platte (89th) turned the game in favor of the hosts.
kjo/dpa
