St. Pauli thunders down HSV: 2-0 in the first Bundesliga derby since 2011!

St. Pauli thunders down HSV: 2-0 in the first Bundesliga derby since 2011!

On Friday evening, September 1st, 2025, FC St. Pauli won a thrilling Hamburg derby against Hamburger SV in the Volksparkstadion. After a thrilling game that will go down in history as the first Bundesliga derby since 2011, the “Kiezkicker” prevailed 2-0. The goals were scored by Adam Dźwigała in the 19th minute and Andreas Hountondji in the 60th minute, which sent the visiting fans into ecstasy. St. Pauli celebrated the victory with their supporters in the away corner, with the atmosphere remaining peaceful despite the game being classified as a “high risk game”.

HSV started the game with more possession, but the first big chance belonged to Königsdörffer, whose shot went over the goal in the 4th minute. The first dangerous situation for St. Pauli made it 1-0 when Dźwigała scored from a corner. Everyone cheered while Hamburg struggled to create chances. Although Königsdörffer scored a supposed equalizer in the 48th minute, it was withdrawn due to an offside position after video evidence. This was a sticking point in the game, because the St. Paulians were not only strong defensively, but were also efficient in exploiting opportunities.

Strong defensive work and emotions from the fans

Giorgi Gocholeishvili from HSV saw a yellow-red card in the 77th minute, which made the game even more difficult for Hamburg. While St. Pauli controlled the match in stoppage time and didn't allow HSV any further chances, Hountondji was happy about his 2-0, which he scored after a fine pass from Fujita. In short, the encounter was hard to beat in terms of excitement, and the St. Paulians were ultimately able to celebrate the first three points of the season.

However, the relevance of such games goes beyond the football field. In Germany, football is viewed more than ever as an important social event. As the Federal Agency for Civic Education emphasizes, football is not just a sport, but also a social catalyst that brings people from different backgrounds together and creates a sense of community. Fans often see such derbies as an opportunity to channel their emotions and come together. This was evident in this special Hamburg derby, which took place in a positive atmosphere despite the rivalry on the pitch.

A look into the future

With this strong performance, St. Pauli not only sent a strong signal, but also secured their place in the current Bundesliga after starting the season with a 3-3 draw against Dortmund. Both teams went into the game with one point, but the derby victory could be the boost St. Pauli needs to stabilize themselves in the coming games.

So what happens next? It remains to be seen whether VfL St. Pauli can take the positive results with them, while HSV, who still have to work on their own game, will deal with the defeat and develop new strategies. The fans can look forward to exciting further duels in this exciting season.

For anyone interested, here are the links to the full match reports: NDR, Bundesliga.de, and another insight into the importance of football in society Federal Agency for Civic Education.