Hamburg Takes Solo Third

In Bundesliga action, Hamburg SV beat Arminia Bielefield two goals to nil in their match in Frankfurt. Despite the falling snow, Hamburg was hot in pursuit of the ball all day to be able to eke out a win to bolster their chances to topple league leader Hoffenheim and Hertha.

Piotr Trochowski scored the first goal as he shot a free kick over the outstretched arms of Bielefield keeper Dennis Eilhoff. He was able to reach the ball but could not thwart the goal attempt. The score was almost tied in the 55^th minute as a penalty was awarded to Artur Wichniarek as he was brought down in the box by Alex Silva. Thanks to Hamburg goalkeeper Frank Rost, the volley from the spot was read and was able to block the ball. The win was sealed in the 60^th minute as Hamburg’s Ivica Olic set up Paolo Guerrero for a superb goal off the edge of the area into the far goal post.

The goals proved to be the points needed for the move in the standings. As of twenty games, Hamburg is just a point off league leading Hertha and is in third place behind Hoffenheim only because of goal difference.