Halle’s Winning Streak Continues, but Fourth Draw Dampens Relegation Battle
Halle’s winning streak continued in their matchup against MSV Duisburg, but the fourth draw in a row may not be enough to secure their spot in the 3rd division. The game ended in a 2-2 (1-1) tie, leaving Halle unable to secure a win for the seventh home game in a row.
The game started off strong for Halle, with Tom Zimmerschied hitting the outer post in the 3rd minute. Andor Bolyki was able to sneak in a goal ten minutes later, cleverly freed by Dominik Steczyk and perfectly placed in the near post for a 1-0 lead.
Halle had multiple opportunities to score again, with Tunay Deniz (13th), Steczyk (19th), and Sören Reddemann (26th) all missing crucial chances. MSV Duisburg capitalized on their first good opportunity with a corner, allowing Marvin Bakalorz to tie the game 1-1 in the 17th minute.
The HFC suffered a setback when Bolyki had to leave the game during the 40th minute due to a suspected torn muscle fiber in his left thigh. However, Sebastian Müller was able to score for Halle in the 58th minute, heading in after an input from Nico Hut. The lead was short-lived, as Marvin Ajani tied the game for Duisburg just two minutes later.
Aaron Herzog and Müller both had opportunities to secure the win for Halle, but their shots hit the post (72′) and were squandered (77′), respectively. In the end, Halle missed out on a possible three-pointer at home and remains in the relegation zone.
The game saw 9012 spectators and included an open exchange of blows between Halle and ex-coach Torsten Ziegner and ex-sports director Rald Heskamp. Despite a strong start, Halle was unable to secure their seventh home win in a row.
Overall, the game showcased the strength of both teams and kept spectators on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.
