FC St. Pauli vs Hamburger SV
Definition
A shorthand reference to the Hamburg Derby, the intense local football rivalry between FC St. Pauli (a cult club from the St. Pauli district known for its punk ethos and diverse fanbase) and Hamburger SV (HSV, the more establishment-oriented club from the city's traditional powerhouse era).
A Bundesliga or 2. Bundesliga matchup pitting two Hamburg-based teams against each other, often marked by fervent atmosphere, skull-and-crossbones flags, and a stark cultural clash between bohemian rebels and old-school elites.
Examples
Grabbing a beer at the Millerntor before FC St. Pauli vs Hamburger SV feels like joining a pirate ship crew mid-battle.
Predicting the winner in FC St. Pauli vs Hamburger SV is easier said than done, unless you're betting on pure chaos.
The tattoos and chants at FC St. Pauli vs Hamburger SV make regular derbies look like a polite tea party.
HSV fans still whisper about that time they dominated FC St. Pauli vs Hamburger SV, back when dinosaurs roamed the Reeperbahn.