Test match: HSV wins final dress rehearsal in Toulouse
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- Hamburger SV (HSV) secured a 2-1 victory in their final pre-season test match against French Ligue 1 side FC Toulouse.
- HSV took an early lead through Otto Stange in the fourth minute, but Toulouse equalized after an hour of play.
- Albert Grønbæk scored the winning goal for HSV in stoppage time, ensuring they are prepared for their DFB-Pokal opener.
Hamburger SV concluded their pre-season preparations with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over French top-flight club FC Toulouse in their final friendly match. The win provides a confidence boost as the German club gears up for their DFB-Pokal debut.
HSV established an early advantage when Otto Stange found the back of the net in the fourth minute. However, the French hosts mounted a comeback in the second half, with Santiago Hidalgo leveling the score approximately one hour into the match. The game remained in the balance until the closing moments.
In stoppage time, Albert Grønbæk, who had been dealing with a minor injury, sealed the victory for HSV with a well-placed shot. This late goal ensures HSV enters their DFB-Pokal first-round match against third-division side SC Verl on August 24 with a positive result from their final tune-up.
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Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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