HAMBURG (Interstat) — Hoffenheim defeated Hamburger SV II 2-1 on Saturday at Volksparkstadion. Fisnik Asllani opened the scoring in the 18th minute and Tim Lemperle added a goal in the 45th minute for the visitors. Oliver Baumann and Wouter Burger each recorded an assist. Hamburger SV II scored its only goal in the second half. Yellow cards were issued to Robin Hranáč, Baumann, Nicolai Remberg, Grischa Prömel, Burger and Albert Sambi Lokonga. The match was part of the Bundesliga competition in Germany. Hoffenheim improved to 1-0-0 in league play and across all competitions. Hamburger SV II fell to 0-1-0 in both the league and all competitions.