Hamburg end champions' streak
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Bayern went into the game on a 15-match winning streak - nine games on the run-in to the 2004-05 title and the first six this season - but only a series of saves from Oliver Kahn spared them a heavier defeat.
Hamburg enjoyed a slice of luck to take the lead while the sides were still settling. Trochowski played a ball towards the Bayern goal and a lunge from Ali Karimi deflected the ball into the path of Van der Vaart, who calmly beat Kahn.
Bayern had the Germany captain, Michael Ballack, back in midfield but, with Roy Makaay once again looking well short of his best, they rarely troubled the Hamburg goal keeper Stefan Waechter and wasted chances when they came. In the 62nd minute Sergei Barbarez slid a pass through to Trochowski, who stroked a shotinto the top corner of the net.
Third-placed Werder Bremen won 2-1 at home to Bayer Leverkusen, with goals from Miroslav Klose and Ivan Klasnic.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments