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Hamburger SV Bundesliga season performance

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Hamburger SV secured their first Bundesliga victory of the season by defeating 1. FC Köln 2-1 at the Volksparkstadion. Goals were scored by Nicolás Capaldo in the 44th minute via a header following an Albert Grønbæk corner, and Yussuf Poulsen in the 50th minute. Ragnar Ache scored a late goal for Köln in the 90th minute. The win ends a difficult period for the club, which had previously suffered three consecutive losses and conceded 12 goals without scoring. Despite Köln dominating possession with approximately 72 percent in the first half, Hamburg maintained defensive focus, supported by saves from goalkeeper Daniel Heuer Fernandes. The victory provides relief for head coach Merlin Polzin. His contract was recently extended through 2029 by club management, including sporting director Kathleen Krüger, who cited his “long-term expertise and previous successes in achieving promotion and avoiding relegation” despite recent intense public criticism. Krüger defended the extension by stating the club is “not a flag in the wind.” During the upcoming international break, Polzin intends to implement a rigorous training schedule focused on fitness and player recovery to maintain the team's momentum.

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