VfL Gummersbach celebrates exciting victory in the European League!
VfL Gummersbach celebrates exciting victory in the European League!
VfL Gummersbach is back on the large European handball stage. After a long dry spell of twelve years in the European Cup, the team, led by coach Gudjon Valur Sigurdsson, celebrated an impressive victory over the Swedish champions IK Sävehof in their home venue, the Schwalbe Arena. The match ended with 37:35, whereby the Gummersbacher was very scarce but deserved.
The encounter was fiercely contested right from the start. VfL Gummersbach quickly came into play and settled in the first half with a lead of up to five goals. Milos Vujovic was one of the outstanding players and scored a total of six goals for Gummersbach; However, despite a weaker first half, Sävehof seemed to be back into the game in the final minutes. However, Gummersbach demonstrated nerve strength in the crunch time.
after exciting final minutes
Sigurdsson was proud of his team after the game: "I am really proud and satisfied that we won the game. It was a very difficult game, because Sävehof plays a great handball and has caused great problems in the defense.
The first half was a real exchange of blows, both teams alternated with the lead and there was no clear favorite. While Gummersbach scored a run of five goals late, we went into the cabins with a score of 18:16.
In the second half, Gummersbach held the reins in his hand for a long time, but the penalty and time challenges meant that the Swedes did not tasks and fought back. With a viewer of 2,046, the ranks in the Schwalbe Arena remained behind the expectations. Nevertheless, the focus is clearly on success, and VfL has successfully recaptured its place in the European handball scene.
Detailed player statistics show a strong team performance, with Vidarsson and Mahé scored seven goals each, followed by Vujovic with six goals and Häseler, who scored four times. For a first appearance in European competition after such a long time, this is a considerable performance that gives fans hope for further exciting games in the European league.
For Gummersbach, this victory was not only an important step in returning to international competition, but also a sign of the continuing development of the team under Sigurdsson. The next games will show whether this performance was a trend or a unique success. One thing is certain: VfL Gummersbach is back and ready to assert itself in the European League. The reporting on VfL is supported by 'RPP- Outpatient Therapy and Rehabilitation Center' and Aggerenergie.
Further interesting information can be found in the detailed report at www.oberberg-aktuell.de .
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