HSG Blomberg-Lippe: With a strong appearance in the DHB Cup quarter-finals!

HSG Blomberg-Lippe: With a strong appearance in the DHB Cup quarter-finals!

The HSG Blomberg-Lippe prevailed on Wednesday evening, October 2, 2024, in the round of 16 of the DHB Cup against the second division club HSV Solingen-Grauprath 76 with 30:23 and thus secured a place in the quarter-finals. This is a crucial step on the way to the final four tournament in Stuttgart.

Although the team of coach Steffen Birkner started playing into the game, the Blomberg women initially struggled. The players left many chances unused, which made the game a bit tough. Alexia Hauf gave the HSG early in the initial phase, but both teams fought with numerous players. The goalkeeper commitment on both sides ensured that the ball often did not land online.

rapid game in the second half

The Bundesliga relegated team from Solingen kept the game exciting until half-time and went into the cabin with a gap of 13: 9. But in the second half, the Blombergers increased significantly. Judith Tietjen, Alexia Hauf and Andrea Jacobsen in particular performed strongly. Driven by a seven meter of Ona Vegué in the 40th minute, the lead continuously grew, the team finally found its rhythm and settled.

Despite the continuous fighting spirit of the guests from Solingen, catching up was no longer possible. The HSG Balomberg-Lippe was able to defend the lead until the final whistle, which only reinforced the joy of moving into the quarter-finals. The Badener Ruslana Litvinov was also able to collect valuable playing time and scored a goal, which underlines her development as a young player.

coach Steffen Birkner expressed himself positively after the game and explained: "We deservedly solved the quarter-final ticket, even if we had to struggle a little in the initial phase. It was important that we used our chances better and replaced well in the course of the game." Also back player Lisa Frey, who contributed decisively to victory with her offensive campaigns, was optimistic and emphasized the importance of well -distributed forces during this intensive phase.

The HSG Blomberg-Lippe's scorer list is diverse. Alexia Hauf leads with five goals, followed by Andrea Jacobsen and Nieke Kühne, each scored. Ona Vegué, Laura Rüffieux, and other players also contributed to a clear victory.

The fans can now look forward to the upcoming quarter-finals, which is another chance for the Blomberg women to get closer to the final four tournament in Stuttgart. The HSG is not only on the right track in the German Cup, but also shows that the team is able to successfully master the challenges of the season.

Details about the goals in this exciting game: Alexia Hauf (5), Andrea Jacobsen (4), and Nieke Kühne (4) scored the most goals for HSG Blomberg-Lippe. On the side of the HSV Solingen-Gräfrath, Ceyda Senel with five goals was the best thrower.

For more information on the current developments in the DHB Cup, see the current reporting on my-onlinezeitung.de .

Photo: Paul Cohen