DHB Cup: Record champion THW Kiel demands defending champion Magdeburg!

DHB Cup: Record champion THW Kiel demands defending champion Magdeburg!

In the DHB Cup, exciting encounters are imminent, and the reason for this is Steffen Baumgart, the coach of Hamburger SV. At the draw, he raised the tension when he pulled the game between the traditional THW Kiel and SC Magdeburg. This encounter in the round of 16 promises to become a highlight, because both teams are among the best handball teams in recent years.

The THW Kiel was only able to prevail against HSV Hamburg with 30:27 and is therefore in good shape. In contrast, SC Magdeburg will only start the cup round for the round of 16. Interestingly, they had recently had to take a defeat against Kiel in the league match, with 24:29.

clash of top teams

In addition to this top -class duel, Baumgart also draws other interesting pairings. The Rhein-Neckar Löwen meet the foxes Berlin, while SG Flensburg-Handewitt will compete against TSV Hannover-Burgdorf in the Hanoverian arena. Another duel brings the SC DHfK Leipzig to Eisenach, where you have to play against THSV Eisenach.

The draws seem to be varying at first glance. The Bundesliga club MT Melsungen, VfL Gummersbach and TBV Lemgo Lippe each have apparently lighter tasks in front of them, since they all meet second division teams. So Melsungen has to compete in Essen, Gummersbach are the Bergischen on the heels, and Lemgo Lippe meets Coburg. At the same time, the third division club HC Empor Rostock also has a challenge because he meets the second division club HBW Balingen-Weilstetten.

The round of 16 are played on November 13th and 14th, 2023. Fans can already look forward to the crowning glory of the tournament, which will take place on April 12 and 13, 2025 in the Final Four in Cologne

These games are particularly important for handball fans, since they not only heat up the mood in the competition, but can also be decisive for the form and course of the season. The duel between Kiel and Magdeburg will be followed with great interest, because the challenges in such games can often drive up the pulse and ensure unforgettable moments in handball. Spectators and teams are looking forward to the competition, and the question of who can be seen better from the meeting is in the room. The progress of the trophy will surely have many exciting twists.