Handball Bundesliga Recap: Thrills, Upsets, and relegation Battles Intensify

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Handball Bundesliga Recap: Thrills, Upsets, and relegation Battles Intensify

Published: March 24, 2025

Hannover-Burgdorf Stuns Rhein-Neckar Löwen in Thrilling Encounter

TSV Hannover-burgdorf emerged victorious in a high-stakes match against Rhein-Neckar Löwen, showcasing resilience and tactical prowess. Despite facing a significant deficit early in the game, Hannover-Burgdorf mounted a remarkable comeback, ultimately securing a narrow win. The match was not without its challenges, as the team had to overcome two red cards, further highlighting their determination. Martin Hanne’s extraordinary defensive play in the closing moments proved crucial in sealing the victory.

Melsungen Suffers Setback in Title Chase Against resurgent Hamburg

MT melsungen experienced a significant setback in their quest for the league title,falling to a resolute HSV Hamburg side. The loss deals a blow to Melsungen’s aspirations, while simultaneously boosting Hamburg’s confidence as they continue to improve their standing in the league.

Stuttgart Secures vital Win in Relegation Dogfight

TVB stuttgart claimed a crucial victory against THSV Eisenach in a tense relegation battle. The hard-fought win provides Stuttgart with much-needed breathing room as they strive to avoid the drop. The game was notably significant as it marked the impending departure of key figures Misha Kaufmann, Simone Mengon, and Ivan Snajder to Baden-Württemberg. Stuttgart’s ability to maintain composure in the final minutes proved decisive in securing the win.

Lemgo Lippe Maintains Top-Six Pressure with Convincing Win

TBV Lemgo Lippe continued their remarkable form with a dominant performance against SC DHfK Leipzig. The victory solidifies Lemgo lippe’s position in the top half of the table and keeps them in contention for a coveted European qualification spot. Leipzig, despite the loss, retains a agreeable buffer above the relegation zone.

Wetzlar Takes a Giant Leap towards Safety

HSG Wetzlar secured a vital win against Frisch auf Göppingen, significantly improving their chances of avoiding relegation. The victory allows Wetzlar to distance themselves from the bottom of the table, while Göppingen now faces increased pressure as the relegation battle intensifies.

Match Results and Key Statistics

A detailed look at the weekend’s Handball Bundesliga results:

Rhein-Neckar Löwen – TSV Hannover-Burgdorf 35:36 (16:21)

Rhein-Neckar Löwen: Späth (10 saves),Appelgren (4/1 saves); Knorr 8/3,Forsell Schefvert 6,Moré 5/2,Kohlbacher 5,Nothdurft 3,Groetzki 3,Lindenchrone 3,Davidsson 2,Jacobsen,Michalski,Willner,Jaganjac

TSV Hannover-Burgdorf: Gade (4 saves),Birlehm (6 saves); Steinhauser 8/4,Uscins 6,Fischer 5,Hanne 4,Strmljan 3,Stutzke 3,Solstad 3,Büchner 2,kulesh 1,Feise 1,Michalczik,Thiel,Weber,Ayar

Source: Handball Bundesliga Official report

Referees: Blümel / Loppaschewski. penalties: 4/6 minutes.Disqualifications: – / Michalczik (11th), stutzke (41st).

HSV Hamburg – MT Melsungen 42:32 (19:17)

HSV Hamburg: Haug (5 saves), Knaack (1 save); Sauter (9), Tissier (7), Unsachaun (6), let (5), Weller (4), Andersen (4/4), Mortensen (3/1), Magaard (2), Valiullin (2), Hartwig

MT Melsungen: Simic (7 saves, including 1 penalty), Morawski (2 saves); Enderleit (9), Barrufet (7/4), Svensson (5), Moraes (4), Kristopans (3), Sipos (2), Balenciaga (1), Ignatow (1), Danner, soler, Kastening

Source: Handball Bundesliga Official Report

Attendance: 3,692 (Hamburg sports hall). Referees: Marvin Cesnik / Jonas Konrad. Penalties: 6/8 minutes.

SC Magdeburg – Füchse Berlin 30:33 (15:17)

SC Magdeburg: Hernandez (5/1 saves), Portner (2 saves); Persson, Musche (7/4), Claar (10), Zechel, Kristjansson (5), Pettersson, Magnusson, Serradilla, Hornke (1), Weber (1), Lagergren (4), Mertens, Saugstrup (2), Damgaard

Füchse Berlin: Milosavljev (16/1 saves), Ludwig (0 saves); Wiede (3), Darj (2), Prantner, strlek, Andersson (3), Lichtlein (3), Gidsel (3), Freihöfer (8/7), Langhoff (3), Benke, Herburger, by Teigum (3), Marsenic (5)

Source: Handball Bundesliga Official Report

Attendance: 6,600 (Getec Arena, Magdeburg). Referees: thiyagarajah / thiyagarajah. Penalties: 4/8 minutes.

SG Flensburg-Handewitt – THW Kiel 36:33 (19:17)

SG Flensburg-Handewitt: Haidu,Möller (16 saves); Jörgensen (10),L. Möller (7), Jakobsen (6/1), Golla (4), Gottfridsson (4), Kirkelöke (3), Mensah Larsen (1), Hansen (1), Jensen, Horgen, Pedersen, Knutzen, Kopljar, blagotinsk

THW Kiel: Mrkva (6 saves, 1 goal), Wolff (2 saves); Wernsdorf Madsen (9), Zerbe (7/4), Pekeler (5), Ellefsen’s Skiing (5), Landin Jacobsen (3), Överby (2), duvnak (1), Reinkind, wining, dahke, Kutz, Imre

Source: Handball Bundesliga Official Report

Referees: Mirko Krag / Marcus Hurst. Penalties: 6/4 minutes.Attendance: 6300 (GP Joule Arena, Flensburg).

HC Erlangen – VfL Gummersbach 24:31 (12:17)

HC Erlangen: Quenstedt (11 saves), Zecher; Nissen (5), Kristjansson (4/2), KOS (3), Bissel (3/1), Olsson (3), Överjordet (2), Wagner (2), Scheerer (1), Gömmel (1), Büdel, Bezjak, Metzner, Link, Bala

VfL gummersbach: Kuzmanovic, Obling (10 saves); Schluroff (9), character (7), Vidarsson (5), Blohme (3), Kodrin (2), Horzen (2), Vujovic (1/1), Köster (1), Mahé (1), Hässeler, tskhovrebadze, Kiesler, Zeman

Source: Handball Bundesliga Official Report

Attendance: 7,053 (Arena Nürnberger Versicherung, Nuremberg). Referees: Sascha Schmidt / Frederic Linker. Penalties: 4/4 minutes. Disqualifications: Link (49th, face hit) / Kiesler (19th, blue card, hard foul).

SG BBM Bietigheim – VfL Potsdam 30:28 (12:14)

SG BBM Bietigheim: DZUP, REBNIN (10 saves); Perez arce (6/2), Wolf (6), bartny (4), Hadzimuh (1), Fijovuso, Nicolavus, Nicolaus, parspat

VfL Potsdam: Höler, Tomovski (10 saves), Ferjan (1 save); Orlov (7), Günther (5/2), Simic (4), Kofler (4), Klein (4), Fuhrmann (2), Paulnsteiner (1), Kraus (1), Hansson, Schramm, Gorpishin, Kix, Schley

Source: Handball Bundesliga Official Report

Attendance: 2706 (Ege Trans Arena, Bietigheim).Referees: Sophia Janz / Rosana Sug. Penalties: 8/4 minutes.

TVB Stuttgart – THSV eisenach 31:30 (16:16)

TVB Stuttgart: Vujovic (11 saves), Bellahcene (1 save); M. Häfner 7/1, toskas 4, K. Häfner 4, Laube 4, serrano 4, Schöttle 4, Fernandez 2, Matzken 1, Pribetetic 1, Bacani, Ivankovic, Röthlisberger, Zieker

THSV Eisenach: Spikic (2 saves), Heinevetter (6/1 saves); Grgic 11, Mengon 4, Walz 4, Vistorop 3, Snajder 3, Donker 2, Hangstein 1, Ende 1, Reichmuth 1, Capric, Attenhofer, Meyer, Kurch, Saul

Source: Handball Bundesliga Official Report

Attendance: 5752 (Porsche-Arena, Stuttgart). Referees: Kern / Kuschel. Penalties: 6/4 minutes.

HSG Wetzlar – Frisch auf Göppingen 30:26 (10:11)

HSG Wetzlar: T. Climkes, Suljakovic (10 saves); Ahounsou 8, mug 6/3, Norberg 5/1, Novak 3/1, IMHEY 2, VAYER, lwaf, Loufs, ZAKEWOSKO

Frisch auf Göppingen: Ravensbergen (4 saves), Ivanisevic (8/2 saves); Hallbäck 6, Persson 4, Schiller 4/4, gislason 3, Sarac 3, Sunnefeldt 2, Ten Velde 1, Newel 1, Lastro 1, Schmidt 1, Jurmala, Klöve, Neudeck, Flodman

Source: Handball Bundesliga Official report

Referees: Kauth / Kolb. Penalties: 8/6 minutes.

SC DHfK Leipzig – TBV lemgo Lippe 26:35 (12:19)

SC DHfK Leipzig: Saeveraas (7 saves), Ebner (1 save); Runarsson, Ernst, Witzke 5, Krzikalla, Greilich, Binder 5/2, Mamic, Peter 3, Bogojevic, Preuss 2, Semper 2, Rogan 4, Seitz 4, Hönicke 1

TBV Lemgo Lippe: Möstl (13 saves), Kastelic; Hutecek 3, Theilinger, Zehnder 6/3, Brosch 2, Simak 4, Schagen, Carstensen, Suton 2, Versteijnen 8, wagner 2, Faust 6, Hersklioglu, Petrovsky 2

Source: handball bundesliga Official Report

Attendance: 5013 (Quarterback Immobilien Arena, Leipzig). Referees: Julian Fedtke / Niels Wienrich. Penalties: 14/8 minutes. Disqualification: Simon Ernst (DHFK, 3rd time penalty).

Looking Ahead: What’s Next for the HBL?

with the season progressing, every match becomes increasingly crucial. The battle for the championship remains fiercely contested, while the fight to avoid relegation promises further drama. Stay tuned for continued coverage of the Handball Bundesliga as the season unfolds.

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