VfL Gummersbach: European comeback with exciting victory against Sävehof!

VfL Gummersbach: European comeback with exciting victory against Sävehof!

VfL Gummersbach celebrated his comeback on the European handball stage with a dramatic victory against the Swedish champion IK Sävehof. In an exciting game in the local Schwalbe arena, the team of coach Gudjon Valur Sigurdsson prevailed with 37:35 and thus secured the first points in the European League for more than a decade

From the beginning, the game was characterized by intensive changes and an open exchange of blows. Sävehof quickly took the lead 3-1, but VfL countered. Players like Milos Vujovic and Kentin Mahé Stachen emphasize through their speed and accuracy, which helped the Gummersbach team to work out a significant lead. In the first half, VfL was in front with five goals, but the guests from Sweden did not give up and fought their way back before the break.

a heartbeat final

The second half was similarly exciting: Gummersbach was able to say the tour for a long time, but in the last few minutes it was exciting again. At a stand of 34:34, the Swedes had the opportunity to tip the game. It was Ellidi Vidarsson who turned out to be the hero of the evening in the decisive phase. He not only scored the first goal for Gummersbach, but also secured the acclaimed 37:35, shortly before the final whistle.

"I am really proud and satisfied that we won the game," said coach Sigurdsson after the final whistle. "It was a very difficult game, because Sävehof plays a great handball and made us big problems especially in the defense. We were all the more effective and better at the front."

Despite the exciting game, the number of spectators could have been better. Only 2,046 spectators came to the Schwalbe Arena to pursue the first European Cup game after twelve years of abstinence. The Trojan night started hopefully, but was overshadowed by the empty rows of seats during the exciting minutes. Nevertheless, the joy of the successful resignation to the European handball stage predominates.

For Gummersbach, this victory was not only a sporty triumph, but also an important signal for the future: The team has the potential to assert itself in the European league. With services like this, the team could possibly even work towards higher goals.

Following the game, it is clear: VfL Gummersbach has reported back - and how! With a remarkable performance that both the fans and the team proud, the way to the European handball season is paved. With regard to the upcoming games, VfL will do everything possible to take this positive swing. Further information on this remarkable appearance provides The article by www.oberberg-aktuell.de .