Handball thriller in Vienna: Hard beats Fivers in the gripping finale!

Handball thriller in Vienna: Hard beats Fivers in the gripping finale!

In the semi -finals of the HLA Master League, on May 21, 2025 there was a gripping duel between the Fivers Wat Margareten and the Alpla HC Hard, which took place in the Vienna Hall. After an exciting game, the Alpla HC Hard won 52:51 in the seven -meter throw and secured a place in the grand finale. The entire encounter was characterized by many highlights and a constant change of leadership.

Already in the first half, the Fivers were able to develop a two-goal lead (10: 7), but Hard always stayed within reach and went into the break with a balanced 18:18. After the change of sides, Hard presented 21:18. But the fivers answered with an impressive 12: 6 run and took the lead again. In the last minute the nerves stood, and Tokic scored the equalizer to 35:35 with his goal, which brought the game into extra time.

game elements and tension up to the last minute

In the first extension, the status remained at 38:38, which increased the intensity of the event. Finally it went into a second extension in which hard was even in the lead with three goals (90 seconds before the end), but the fivers turned the game and equalized to 44:44. The dramatic seven -meter throw followed, in which Doknic held a throw for Hard and scored the decisive goal.

The Fivers, who had to compete without her regular Thomas Seidl (injured after a comb brain), took a protest against the evaluation of seven -meter throwing. Coach Peter Eckl was proud of his team, but pointed out the lack of experience in such crucial moments. The Fivers said goodbye to five players with a standing ovation, while the Alpla HC Hard was waiting for the possible final opponent Krems or Linz, who will meet the following day.

health responsibility in competitive sports

The complexity of sports injury prevention and treatment is an important topic in handball. In this regard, studies show that athletes often do not communicate pain or delay this in order not to miss competitions. These psychological factors influence the decision -making process regarding participation in competitions, which can lead to chronic complaints. It is crucial that trainers, athletes and doctors work together on an integrated injury management model. The approaches and results of these studies emphasize the need for better communication structures and decision -making processes in relation to health and injuries in sport.

The next challenge for the Alpla HC Hard will be preparing for the final where you hope for another strong opponent, while the Fivers are still waiting for a detailed clarification of your protest.