Final the HLA: Hard before the all-or-not game in Krems!

Final the HLA: Hard before the all-or-not game in Krems!

On Friday evening, June 6, 2025, the exciting final of the handball league Austria (HLA) will be held in Krems. The Alpla HC Hard is under immense pressure after it lost 30:32 against the Förthof UHK Krems in the first final game on May 30, 2025. Hard can only force a crucial third game with an away win in Krems. The importance of this game is clear: it is an all-or-not game in which Hard has to give everything to win the title.

The preparations of the Alpla HC Hard for the second final game are comprehensive. The video analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the opponent and your own game starts on Thursday at 4:00 p.m. This is followed by intensive training at 5:00 p.m., which takes place in your own hall. In the evening, the players withdraw for the last meeting and mentally prepare for the challenges of the game. On Friday morning, at 10:00 a.m., the departure to Krems, which is connected to a bus ride of 550 kilometers. A lunch break is inserted in Weng in the Innkreis before continuing with tactical conversations. The arrival in Krems is planned for 6:20 p.m., followed by a short walk and a last meeting in the cabin at 7:00 p.m.

intensive preparation

The players and the coaching team are physically and mental for the important game. At 8:10 p.m. the coach's last speech takes place before the kick -off. The second leg in Krems, which begins at 8:20 p.m., will also be accessible for the spectators at home by broadcasting to ORF Sport+ and KronetV. Krems has the opportunity to win the title for the first time in front of a home backdrop, while Hard has to put everything on one card.

The first final game ended in a nerve -wracking competition that will go into the history of handball. In the first half, the game was balanced with a stand of 13:13, but after the break, Krems took control, which was due to a series of errors from HC Linz AG. Thies Bergemann was able to make a decisive contribution to the victory of Krems with 11 goals. Hard, on the other hand, had to win in a gripping duel against Fivers Wat Margareten in 7-meter throwing after the game had been extended.

research on sports psychology

Mental strength plays a crucial role in sport, and current studies in the field of sports psychology emphasize the importance of resilience and mental training for competitors. Research results show that good psychological preparation can help athletes to do the pressure better during crucial games. The influence of psychological methods on sporting performance is increasingly being explored and could also be important for the players of Alpla HC Hard.

The HLA Master League offers exciting games and great commitment both on and next to the field. On Monday, June 9, 2025, a third final could take place if Hard wins the second game in Krems and thus compensates for the series. But first the team has to do everything possible to master the big challenge and get the title for Hard. The anticipation for the game is already noticeable in the air and both players and fans are ready for a dramatic finale.