Wildcats-Hardluck: Teni Petika and Lynn Molenaar fight in vain!

Wildcats-Hardluck: Teni Petika and Lynn Molenaar fight in vain!

An exciting match day for the Wildcats in the EWS Arena: On September 14, 2025, the team got off to a promising start in the new season of the Handball Bundesliga. With an early lead, the Wildcats initially seemed well on their way to securing their first points. But the encounter against Frisch Auf Göppingen soon took a different turn. How MDR Reportedly, the Wildcats fell behind for the first time in the 9th minute, which added additional pressure.

Particularly noteworthy is the newcomer Teni Petika, a Croatian international who came to Halle from Hungary. Their performances were decisive, as shown by their double strike in the 21st minute, which brought Halle within 9:10. But despite their efforts, the team could not stop the subsequent 0-4 series, which gave the game an unexpected turn. The Wildcats fought until halftime, but scored just two goals in the final nine minutes and went into the halftime period trailing 11-15.

Hurdles in the second half

The second half started anything but promising for Halle. A missed chance to make it 13:15 turned out to be a knockout argument, because Görppingen showed themselves strong and didn't let anything go. Last year's eighth-place team in the Bundesliga, who had to admit defeat in the quarter-finals, remained in control of the game. As the MDR In summary, the Wildcats had to show patience to catch up.

Backcourt player Lynn Molenaar, who moved from HC Rödertal to the Wildcats, also put in a brilliant performance. With an impressive haul of seven goals, she proved that she will be a valuable addition to the team. So their skills turn out to be crucial for the rest of the season. Colleague Emma Hertha, who plays as a right winger, also contributed five goals and shows that the team has the potential to remain competitive.

A look into the future

The Wildcats may have lost the game against Göppingen, but the performances of Teni Petika and Lynn Molenaar give reason for hope. The season is long and it will be exciting to see how the team develops in the coming games and whether they overcome the challenges that lie ahead. For Lynn Molenaar it is clear that her time at HC Rödertal will soon end, but with her dynamic style of play she will certainly be an important part of the Wildcats.

The fans can look forward to the next games and to what heights the Wildcats will fly towards!