Exciting DHB Cup: Longericher SC fights bravely, loses to Dormagen!

Exciting DHB Cup: Longericher SC fights bravely, loses to Dormagen!

In an exciting duel in the DHB Cup, Longericher SC, in the third division, met the second division team TSV Bayer Dormagen. On August 17, 2025, the spectators in Cologne experienced a thrilling handball game that hung in the balance until the last minute. The final score was 27:29 in favor of Dormagen, but the third division team Longericher SC showed throughout the entire game that they can definitely play on an equal footing.

The match started anything but ideal for the Longerich team: Dormagen quickly pulled ahead 5-1. But Longericher SC quickly recovered, stabilized the game and reduced the deficit to four goals. The half-time score of 11:15 left everything open, and in the second half Longericher SC fought to catch up.

Fighting spirit and nerves of steel

After the restart, Dormagen went one better and increased the lead to 18:11. But the Longericher SC players showed great fighting spirit and managed to catch up to 19:17. It was a real crime thriller that had viewers on the edge of their seats. Ultimately, however, Dormagen kept their nerve and made the final score with a goal from Moritz Köster.

The referees Engeln and Schmitz had their hands full because the game was eventful and required the players a total of 31 penalty minutes: 10 for Longerich and 21 for Dormagen. The captains of both teams played a tough but fair game, which increases the anticipation for future encounters.

Lineup and services

The Longericher SC line-up showed that the players gave their best as usual. The personally committed players and their respective goals were:

• Woermann (4)
• Pyszora (1)
• Henrich (1)
• Richter (3)
• Schulz (6/1)
• Kämper (4)
• Nolting (2)

TSV Bayer Dormagen also put in a strong performance with goals from:

• Krist (4)
• Leis (5)
• Köster (5)
• Strosack (6/4)

Coach Julian Bauer from TSV Bayer Dormagen expressed his satisfaction with the result and particularly praised his team's defensive performance.

With a performance like this, Longericher SC shows that it still has a lot of potential in the coming season, and the spectators can look forward to more exciting games. The fans can already look forward to the next round of the DHB Cup, in which the team can prove that they are ready to compete against stronger opponents. Longericher SC showed in this game that it can hold its own in the handball landscape, regardless of whether it is in the third or second division.