THW Kiel wins in the northern duel and moves into the round of 16!

THW Kiel wins in the northern duel and moves into the round of 16!

In a gripping handball game, the THW Kiel finally reached the round of 16 of the German handball cup. The record winner prevailed in a nerve -wracking duel against HSV Hamburg with 30:27 after the first half ended with a balanced 12:12. Before 5,876 spectators, both the Kiel and Hamburg performed impressive achievements on the field.

At the beginning of the game, the action in the field was characterized by a solid exchange of blows. HSV Hamburg tried to quickly get into the speed game through an agile defense structure, while the Kielers mainly rely on their powerful litters from the back area. The Hamburg goalkeeper Robin Haug, who shone with seven parades in the first half, was particularly striking and brought the Kiel attackers to despair a few times. In contrast, Kiel's keeper Andreas Wolff was not properly used in the first half and was already replaced by Tomas Mrkva in the middle of the half.

red card influences the game

A crucial turn took the game in the 28th minute when the Hamburg Dino Corak received the red card due to a foul. Corak had been hired at short notice as a replacement for the injured Danish Andreas Magaard and now had to get off the field at an early stage. This was a significant weakening for the Hamburg team, which was able to assert itself well in the first half.

After the red card, the THW Kiel managed to continue to break away. In the 36th minute, Hendrik Pekeler marked the 17:14 and thus ensured the first three-goal lead for the Kiel. Nevertheless, the HSV Hamburg did not allow himself to be discouraged and fought until the end. Despite the deficit, the Hamburgers remained in cloth and ensured an exciting final phase.

The best throwers for the THW Kiel were Eric Johansson and Emil Madsen, each scored nine goals. The Hamburgers, on the other hand, were able to rely on Leif Tissier and Frederik Bo Andersen, both of whom met seven times. The end of the game strengthened the THW Kiel as a strong challenger in the cup competition and underlines their ambitions, again this season.

The defeat was a bitter setback for HSV Hamburg. Despite a solid first half and a committed performance, the loss of Corak was crucial because the team had to change their offensive to catch up. This course of the game illustrates the challenges that exist in handball across competitions, especially when it comes to the decisive phases of a game.

The gripping moments and the high pace of the game promise an exciting continuation of the competition, in which further surprises and dramatic scenes can be expected. With this victory, the THW Kiel has shown that they are among the best teams in the country and are willing to further expand their track record. Details of this exciting duel are in a detailed report on www.ksta.de to read.