Handball madness: dramatic semi-finals in the Austrian Cup!

Handball madness: dramatic semi-finals in the Austrian Cup!

In the exciting semi-finals of the Austrian handball cup of men, the leaders Hard meets the Fivers Margareten and the surprise team Bruck/Trofaiach against Linz. According to krone.at Hard prevailed on Saturday with 37:31, while Bruck/Trofaiach won 29:28 against Linz. In another gripping duel, the Jags Vöslau achieved a dramatic 29:27 win after extra time against Krems after the regular playing time ended with a draw.

Schwaz, on the other hand, caused excitement by throwing Korneuburg, the last remaining second division on Friday, out of the competition. As Kleine Zeitung reported, the foxes of Bruck/Trofaiach survived a dramatic quarter-final series, but lost in the decisive game against the fifer 34:36. In a gripping finish, the foxes seemed on the best way to the climb at three goals lead shortly before the end, but they made a comeback and pushed into the final with a moving turn that disappointed the entire team of Bruck/Trofaiach.

The semi -finals will be held on April 18 and 19 in a place to be determined as a final tournament, where the pairings are drawn. The pressure and anticipation for the upcoming games are noticeable because the country's best teams are fighting for the coveted title.