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Merlin Polzin could make one change to the side that lost 2-0 to Paderborn with Fabio Balde replacing Emir Sahiti on the right.
Immanuel Pherai and Robert Glatzel are both back in training but must build up more fitness before featuring on a matchday.
Aboubaka Soumahoro's injury is worse than first feared as the January addition faces at least two more weeks on the sidelines with a thigh issue.
Fortuna Dusseldorf

Dawid Kownacki served his one-match suspension last time out and will return to the starting XI at the Volksparkstadion.
No further changes are expected from Fortuna Düsseldorf manager Daniel Thioune.
Marcel Sobottka and Emmanuel Iyoha are finally back in contention this weekend after lengthy injury lay-offs.
LIVE Text Commentary
90+6'

There will be no more action in this match as the referee signals full time.
90+5'

The expression of the referee Florian Exner is crystal clear. This behaviour won't be tolerated. Matthias Zimmermann (Dusseldorf) is shown a yellow card.
90+4'

Otto Stange (Hamburger) finishes his beautiful individual effort with a superb strike from inside the box. Florian Kastenmeier is just a bystander as the ball flies into bottom right corner. The score is 4:1.
90+3'

Merlin Polzin has decided to substitute Ludovit Reis and he is replaced by Otto Stange (Hamburger).
90+2'

Myron van Brederode (Dusseldorf) is picked out by one of his teammates with a great cross, but his poor control allows the defence to clear and avert the threat.
90

We will have 5 min. of added time.
89'

Vincent Vermeij (Dusseldorf) blows a clear opportunity! He needed only to tap the ball in, but narrowly misses the goal. The ball goes out of play and Hamburger SV will have a goal kick.
89'

A fine lofted pass into the box, sent by Myron van Brederode (Dusseldorf), is intercepted by the opposition's defence.
86'

It will be a substitution. Myron van Brederode (Dusseldorf) is ready to enter the pitch as Nicolas Gavory walks off.
86'

Jona Niemiec (Dusseldorf) joins the action as a substitute, replacing Dawid Kownacki.
85'

Merlin Polzin decides to make a substitution. Adam Karabec will be replaced by Marco Richter (Hamburger).
85'

The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Emir Sahiti trots off the pitch and is replaced by Fabio Balde (Hamburger).
82'

A pass from Silvan Hefti (Hamburger) is intercepted by Florian Kastenmeier and the move breaks down.
82'

Wonderful movement by Hamburger SV. The players are holding possession, mostly exchanging one-touch passes. They control the pace of the game now.
78'

Vincent Vermeij (Dusseldorf) finds himself in a promising position after receiving a beautiful cross from the side, but the opposition defence is ready and one of the defenders averts the threat with a quick interception.
77'

Substitution. William Mikelbrencis did his best and is replaced by Silvan Hefti (Hamburger).
76'

Substitution. Dzenan Pejcinovic will be replaced by Vincent Vermeij (Dusseldorf).
76'

Daniel Thioune has decided to make a change. Emmanuel Iyoha (Dusseldorf) replaces Andre Hoffmann.
76'

The substitution has been made. Ransford Konigsdorffer (Hamburger) has replaced Davie Selke.
76'

Nicolas Gavory (Dusseldorf) produces a dangerous lofted cross into the box which is intercepted. The ball is behind the touchline and Dusseldorf will take a throw-in.
74'

Emir Sahiti (Hamburger) is unable to control an accurate defence-splitting pass properly and one of the defending players reacts well to rob him of the ball. The ball has crossed the sideline. Hamburger SV are taking a throw-in.
73'

The attendance is 57000.
68'

The referee has issued a yellow card to Andre Hoffmann (Dusseldorf).
68'

Davie Selke (Hamburger) will miss the next game.
66'

Adam Karabec (Hamburger) receives a precise pass and tries his luck with a low shot from mid range. The ball glances off the left-hand post and behind the surprised goalkeeper.
65'

Dusseldorf are showing great team chemistry. They are passing it around beautifully. Excellent team work.
63'

Emir Sahiti (Hamburger) wriggles into space and fires the ball from the edge of the area, but one of the defenders is there to block the effort.
62'

Isak Johannesson (Dusseldorf) puts a cross into the box from the free kick, but the defender gets there first.
62'

The corner is swung in but Dusseldorf can’t take advantage as a defender sweeps the ball away.
60'

Dawid Kownacki (Dusseldorf) latches on to a pin-point through ball, but one of the defending players dispossess him. Brilliant defending. It's a throw-in for Dusseldorf.
59'

Ludovit Reis (Hamburger) attempts to find his teammate with a pass from outside the box, but the opposition's defence is quick to react and thwarts the attack.
58'

Jamil Siebert (Dusseldorf) will miss the next game because of that yellow card.
57'

Hamburger SV take a short corner instead of sending the ball into the penalty area.
57'

Excellent touch by William Mikelbrencis (Hamburger)! He latches on to a precise pass deep into the box and unleashes a low drive towards the left post, but the goalkeeper pulls off a terrific save. Hamburger SV have been awarded a corner kick.
52'

Daniel Thioune is forced to make an unplanned substitution as Moritz-Broni Kwarteng suffers an injury and Shinta Appelkamp (Dusseldorf) comes on.
52'

Ludovit Reis (Hamburger) receives a precise pass and is given time inside the box to send a promising strike towards the bottom left corner. Florian Kastenmeier guesses his intention and denies him with a fine save.
52'

Hamburger SV seem to be finding their feet as they enjoy some possession. Great movement by the offensive players allows the defenders to set up the attack.
50'

Miro Muheim (Hamburger) swings in the corner kick, but one of the defenders leaps highest to head the ball away.
48'

Jean-Luc Dompe (Hamburger) sends over a poor, overhit cross from the corner kick and the ball goes out of play. The ball goes out of play and Dusseldorf will have a goal kick.
48'

Jean-Luc Dompe (Hamburger) is picked out by one of his teammates with a brilliant long-range cross, but he doesn't control the ball well and the defence eliminates the danger without any problem. The referee and one of his assistants signal for a corner kick to Hamburger SV.
46'

Dawid Kownacki (Dusseldorf) is obviously not following the Golden Rule: "Treat others as you want to be treated.“ He makes a bad challenge and leaves Florian Exner with no other option than to blow for a foul.
46'

Florian Exner blows his whistle and the second half starts.
45+5'

The first half of today's match has just finished.
45+3'

Miro Muheim (Hamburger) takes the corner, but it's intercepted by the defender.
45

There will be a minimum of 4 min. of added time.
45'

Long passes, short passes and one-two passes. Hamburger SV are showcasing great team work by keeping possession and producing pin-point passes from player to player. The opposition's players are finding it very difficult to intercept at the moment.
42'

Dusseldorf failed to take advantage of the corner as the opposition's defence was alert and averted the threat.
42'

Dzenan Pejcinovic (Dusseldorf) connects with a pass but sees his shot from the edge of the box blocked. Dusseldorf will take a corner kick.
41'

Matthias Zimmermann (Dusseldorf) steps up to take the corner. He launches the ball into the penalty area, but it only finds the head of an opposing player who clears the danger.
40'

Gooal! Jean-Luc Dompe takes over corner duties. Davie Selke (Hamburger) gets his head on the ball from the corner and puts it into the left side of the net. 2:1.
40'

Jean-Luc Dompe (Hamburger) prepares to take a corner kick.
38'

Miro Muheim (Hamburger) takes the corner but fails to find any of his teammates as he overhits the effort. Hamburger SV force a corner. Their opponents will face another attacking threat.
36'

Jean-Luc Dompe (Hamburger) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him.
35'

Another attempt to send the ball beyond the defence by Miro Muheim (Hamburger) is thwarted and cleared to safety.
34'

Dusseldorf are showing great team chemistry. They are passing it around beautifully. Excellent team work.
32'

Jean-Luc Dompe (Hamburger) attempts to find one of his teammates inside the box with a chip pass, but one of the defending players reacts superbly and intercepts the ball.
30'

Jean-Luc Dompe (Hamburger) puts a cross into the box from the corner but there is no panic from the opposition and they easily clear.
29'

A rebound spins to Emir Sahiti (Hamburger) inside the box, but his sliced shot flies just over the bar. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Dusseldorf.
28'

Davie Selke (Hamburger) commits a foul and Florian Exner immediately signals a free kick.
25'

Florian Kastenmeier displays his ability to read the game and clears the danger after Adam Karabec (Hamburger) threatened to latch onto a through ball from just outside the box.
24'

Dusseldorf are showcasing great team work by exchanging some short passes and one-two passes, waiting to open the opposition's defence and hit them swiftly on the break.
22'

Hamburger SV fail to score from a corner as Florian Kastenmeier (Dusseldorf) leaps to collect the ball.
21'

Hamburger SV couldn't find the way to score from a mid-range free kick as Florian Kastenmeier (Dusseldorf) leaped high and intercepted the cross. It will be a corner kick for Hamburger SV.
18'

Goal! Dawid Kownacki (Dusseldorf) pounced on a loose ball inside the box and beats the goalkeeper with a shot into the bottom left corner. He makes it 1:1.
16'

Wonderful movement by Hamburger SV. The players are holding possession, mostly exchanging one-touch passes. They control the pace of the game now.
14'

William Mikelbrencis (Hamburger) evades challenges and shoots from the edge of the box. It's a good effort, but flies just over the bar. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Dusseldorf.
13'

Adam Karabec (Hamburger) tries to latch onto a through ball, but it's too long. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Dusseldorf.
12'

Dusseldorf showcase their great team work by exchanging one-two passes, but one wayward pass sees them lose possession. The ball is out of play. Hamburger SV will have a throw-in.
10'

Davie Selke (Hamburger) has a big opportunity to score! He climbs highest deep inside the penalty box and strikes a powerful header towards the goal. Next time he should aim better as his effort flies narrowly over the bar. The ball goes out of play and Dusseldorf will have a goal kick.
8'

The referee can't ignore those comments and Florian Kastenmeier (Dusseldorf) sees a yellow card for bad language.
7'

Miro Muheim (Hamburger) quickly gets to a rebound. He is not worried how far out he is and slams the ball towards the goal. To the amazement of all, it goes all the way into the top right corner. He makes it 1:0 with this magnificent strike.
4'

Hamburger SV slow the tempo of the game down by exchanging a combination of one or two touch passes. The opposition's players are finding it very difficult at the moment, very physically demanding to run without the ball.
2'

Matthias Zimmermann (Dusseldorf) is down injured and the referee stops play so that he can receive medical treatment.
1'

The first half has started.

Hamburger SV will kick-off.

Florian Exner will supervise the game today.

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