VfL Oldenburg: Founded lead - the next challenge is imminent!

VfL Oldenburg: Founded lead - the next challenge is imminent!

After a gripping game against TuS Metzingen, VfL Oldenburg's handball players are allowed to breathe a sigh of relief for a short moment - they are at the head of the Bundesliga. Her third victory in this fresh season was not a walk with a narrow 27:26 (15:13), but the joy all the greater.

The team enjoyed the return trip to Oldenburg on the bus, even if the lead was only a “side effect” of the victory for them. Toni Reinemann, who contributed significantly to success with eight goals, was satisfied: "I take it first. We are very happy about the two points."

tension until the end

The match was fiercely fought from the start. Oldenburg started strongly and led clearly in the first half. But the Metzinger kept the Wurfpech of the VfL players, including two post-shots from Reinemann. "We left a lot, we could have made it clearer," Reinemann, in retrospect, commented on the missed opportunities. Metzingen closed at 13:15 at the break.

The second half started with a strong appearance of the hosts, who quickly grabbed the equalization. The Oldenburg women now had to pull together properly. The decisive moment was experienced in the 55th minute when Paulina Golla brought back the old leadership game. "We have proven morality again," confirmed coach Niels Bötel. "Despite the deficit, we continued."

the look ahead

With this victory, the Oldenburg women not only occupied the top of the table, but also set an incentive for the next big game. Already next Wednesday, HB Ludwigsburg, who has also been unbeaten, will come to the small EWE arena. This duel could be crucial for the further season, says Coach Bötel: "We have the chance to consolidate the lead."

The anticipation for the next game is great, because not only the performance in the past match gives reason to optimism. The team has shown that it can also exist in pressure situations. It remains to be seen whether she can overcome the weak phase during the game and convince again.

In the statistics, the throws were neat for the Oldenburg women at an average percentage of 58.7 percent, and the goalkeeper performance is also impressive. "Deserved, but could have been higher," summed up Bötel, who is now focusing on the next challenge.

A detailed view of the previous results and the upcoming encounter can be found in the report on www.nwzonline.de .