Konigsdorffer celebrating after scoring
Ransford Yeboah Konigsdorffer was the hero for Hamburger SV as his extra-time strike sealed a dramatic 2–1 comeback victory in the German DFB Pokal on Saturday, August 16, 2025.
Hamburg looked on the brink of elimination after Primasens took the lead in the 52nd minute.
With all hopes fading, defender Guilherme Ramos delivered a lifeline late in regulation to force extra time.
Just ten minutes into the extra time, Konigsdorffer showed his poise under pressure, slotting home the winner and sparking wild celebrations from the travelling fans.
It was a moment of redemption for the 23-year-old, who only weeks ago saw a high-profile transfer to French side OGC Nice collapse after medical concerns scuppered the deal at the final stage.
Ransford-Yeboah Konigsdorffer ready for Bundesliga with Hamburger SV
Instead of dwelling on the disappointment, Konigsdorffer has channeled his energy back into Hamburg, where he scored 14 goals last season to fire them back into the Bundesliga, and is already proving indispensable again this campaign.
For HSV, his strike did not only secure progression in the Pokal, but also underlined why the club was so determined to keep faith with their Ghanaian forward despite the failed transfer.
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