VfL Oldenburg triumphs against Leverkusen in the cup round of round!

VfL Oldenburg triumphs against Leverkusen in the cup round of round!

In an exciting cup round of 16, the handball players of VfL Oldenburg clearly won against Bayer Leverkusen. The final score of 27:16 speaks a clear language, but the way there was not easy. After a painful defeat in the league three days earlier, the pressure on the Oldenburg women was felt. They had to show that they learned from their mistakes.

The game took place on Sunday afternoon in the small EWE arena in Oldenburg, in front of a total of 905 spectators. Already in the first few minutes it was seen that the VfL women initially had difficulty finding into the game. "In the initial phase I would have liked a few better throws from us. Overall, I am satisfied with the performance," explained coach Niels Bötel after the game. The Oldenburg women managed to win control over the game after a bumpy start and to continuously break away.

difficult start and strategic changes

The game started turbulent, and after only a few minutes it was 1-0 for the hosts thanks to a throw by Marie Steffen. But Bayer Leverkusen, who performed as a serious opponent, took advantage of the weaknesses of the Oldenburgers and took 5: 2 in the lead. However, the VfL women quickly changed and turned the leaf through a superior defensive performance. Especially in a two-minute surcharge, they managed to add a 5-0 run. So they were able to end the first half with a narrow lead of 13: 9 after they had to fight 6-0 cover against a well-organized Leverkusener.

Bötel made some targeted changes in his tactics that should pay off. When the game was closed, he reported that the defensive in particular worked significantly better in the second half. Goalkeeper Madita Kohorst got a strong day and recorded a total of 11 parades. In addition, the circular runners, who came into decisive positions again and again through skillful moves.

prospects and challenges in the quarter -finals

Although the victory has been clear, the view is already focused on the upcoming challenges. VfL Oldenburg meets an opponent in the quarterfinals between November 4 and 10 and 10: HSG Blomberg-Lippe, a European League participant. The outcome of this game will be decisive because the winner qualifies for the final 4 tournament in March 2025 in Stuttgart.

The next few weeks could be crucial for VfL, which must find a new rhythm without the injured goalkeeper Alexandra Humpert, who fails for the entire season due to a cruciate ligament tear. The only 18-year-old Imke Winters, who was able to convince in her first Bundesliga game, were appointed to her position. "Imke should fill out the position of number two until the European Championship break in mid-November," said VfL manager Andreas Lampe. This shows the courage and trust of the team in their young talents.

For the Oldenburg women, another important game is on the program this week: The Nord derby against Buxtehuder SV will take place on Saturday for the players in the EWE Arena. The team has the opportunity to recharge their self -confidence and demonstrate their performance while at the same time keeping a look and anticipation for the upcoming challenges.

How the situation will develop about the injured players and the development of the new talent remains exciting and is another sign of the commitment of VfL Oldenburg, both on and next to the field