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Kiel handball drama: THW fights to a draw against Löwen!
On October 5th, 2025, THW Kiel played against Rhein-Neckar Löwen 31:31. Pure drama in the Bundesliga with thrilling parades and comebacks.
Kiel handball drama: THW fights to a draw against Löwen!
In a thrilling duel between THW Kiel and the Rhein-Neckar Löwen, the two teams split with a 31:31 draw in the DAIKIN Handball Bundesliga on Saturday, October 5, 2025. The match in the sold-out Wunderino Arena, in front of 10,285 spectators, was characterized by exciting action and strong performances on both sides.
The Kiel team initially got off to a slow start and the first goal only came after four minutes. Lukas Laube scored the first equalizer to make it 3-3 in the seventh minute. But the Lions went on the attack and led 14:12 in the 22nd minute after overturning a 9:11 deficit. With clever play and a strong Bence Imre, Kiel was able to catch up again. By half time the score was 16:16 and the stage was set for an exciting second half.
Fighting spirit and strong goalkeepers
In the second half, both teams initially appeared to be on equal terms. The Kiel defense in particular had to struggle with Dani Baijens and Jannik Kohlbacher, who repeatedly came dangerously in front of the goal. Kiel was behind 24:25 in the 50th minute, but Andreas Wolff, who parried a huge number of important balls in goal, was not missing. In a key scene he saved a seven-meter save against Tim Nothdurft, which had a significant influence on the final minutes.
While the Lions took the lead 29:26 with seven minutes left, Kiel mobilized its strength and scored a perfect three-goal run. They equalized in the last minute, but Harald Reinkind's last throw was parried by Löwen goalkeeper David Späth and prevented the hosts from winning. As the NDR reports, Kiel remains undefeated after this exciting match in the Bundesliga, but has suffered its first loss of points.
Outlook and next challenges
Now it’s time for the Kiel team to look ahead. The next game against SG Flensburg-Handewitt is scheduled for next Saturday. Flensburg had previously lost against SC Magdeburg and will do everything in its power to get its first win of the season. The PK with coach Filip Jicha will certainly address the draw and the challenges ahead.
The exciting constellation of goal scorers shows that both Kiel and Löwen delivered strong performances. Here are a few of the key players:
| THW Kiel | Rhine-Neckar Lions |
|---|---|
| Bence Imre – 2 goals | Dani Baijens – 6 goals |
| Elias Ellefsen a Skipagötu – 10 goals | Jannik Kohlbacher – 9 goals |
| Johansson – 7/1 seven meters | Moré – 3/2 seven meters |
The draw in Kiel showed that both teams were on the pitch with a lot of ambition and commitment. We are excited about the upcoming games, especially how THW Kiel and SG Flensburg-Handewitt will do.