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St. Pauli's Freefall Reaches 16th After Eighth Straight Defeat

Fresh analysis points to a porous defense alongside a one-sided attack.

Merlin Polzins HSV verlor das Stadtderby gegen den FC St. Pauli von Alexander Blessin (r.) am 2. Spieltag mit 0:2.
St. Paulis Hauke Wahl ging in einem Interview aus dem Sattel.
Was für ein Absturz! St. Pauli ist nach starkem Start in der Krise.

Overview

  • St. Pauli fell 0–1 to Union Berlin for an eighth consecutive loss, sliding into 16th place and the relegation play-off position.
  • Season metrics show 21 goals conceded in 11 matches and a league-high 23 big chances allowed, with roughly four more shots faced per game than early in the campaign.
  • The attack has yielded only nine goals, funneled largely down the right flank, with four coming from set pieces and little threat through the middle or left.
  • Departures on the left have sapped output, with replacements yet to deliver, including 55 left-side crosses without a goal from Louis Oppie.
  • Defender Hauke Wahl bristled at media criticism after the latest defeat, while HSV coach Merlin Polzin hinted the derby later in the season is a target for a response.