Hamburg (dpa) – Led by penalty hero Daniel Heuer Fernandes, Hamburger SV has reached the semi-finals of the DFB Cup and is dreaming of the first cup triumph since 1987.
The North Germans won against Karlsruher SC 3-2 (2-2, 2-2, 0-1) on penalties and turned a temporary 0-2 deficit during regular time. In the penalty shoot-out, HSV keeper Heuer Fernandes saved twice, and Karlsruhe’s Daniel O’Shaughnessy shot the decisive attempt against the post. “It’s outstanding today what we unwound over 120 minutes,” said Heuer Fernandes on Sky. “The final is clearly the dream, the goal. It’s only one game left,” enthused double goalscorer Robert Glatzel.
In front of 25,000 spectators, Philip Heise (40th minute) scored the goals for KSC with a free kick and Philipp Hofmann (50th minute). HSV striker Glatzel equalized with two goals (52nd, 90th + 1). After yellow-red for Christoph Kobald (72nd), the Karlsruhe team only played with ten professionals. Sonny Kittel then missed the controversial penalty kick for HSV (72nd), which referee Felix Zwayer gave after studying the video images.
In the only duel in the second division of the quarter-finals, Baden had more chances until the half-time break, despite having less possession of the ball. Benjamin Goller (19th) and Choi Kyoung-Rok (21st) gave the best chances against the not compelling Hamburg.
KSC fought passionately
HSV sports director Michael Mutzel complained during the break that “the key duels all went to KSC”. This was confirmed five minutes after the restart when the HSV defense was not in the picture when Karlsruhe scored the second goal. Immediately after the goal, the game picked up even more intensity after the Hamburg team made three changes. Despite the wear and tear of strength in the minority, the KSC was always looking for the offensive and fought passionately.
KSC coach Christian Eichner described the game as “a chance of a lifetime” for his players. So did his team. The two second division clubs faced each other in the DFB Cup for the sixth time – HSV prevailed for the second time.