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THW Kiel buckles again: Flensburg takes the lead in the table!
SG Flensburg-Handewitt achieved a 36:34 victory over THW Kiel in the 113th northern derby. Kevin Møller shines as a match winner.
THW Kiel buckles again: Flensburg takes the lead in the table!
A bitter derby for THW Kiel! On October 11, 2023, the Zebras suffered another defeat against SG Flensburg-Handewitt - their fifth in a row. With 34:36 the decision fell in favor of Flensburg, who were able to secure the top of the table, while Kiel slipped to second place. This duel was not only characterized by a tense atmosphere, but also by many emotional moments on and off the pitch.
Kevin Møller, the SG goalkeeper, showed outstanding performances in the second half with eight saves and was thus named the match winner. His remarkable support helped the team maintain a narrow lead over time. Møller will play for GOG Håndbold again next season. Despite the victory, he said he wanted to end the evening with a beer and enjoy the positive energy.
Special friendships and injured actors
While the game was going on, even the players threw numerous friendships overboard - the rivalry between THW Kiel and SG Flensburg-Handewitt is deeply rooted. Among the spectators was Gonzalo Perez de Vargas, the injured Kiel goalkeeper, who started talking to his former teammate Møller. Their time at FC Barcelona will not be forgotten and brought both players numerous titles.
The pivot Lukas Laube measured Kiel's technical errors, which had an impact in crucial moments. “The ten technical errors were simply too many,” said Laube. Eric Johansson agreed and emphasized how crucial these factors were in the defeat. Captain Domagoj Duvnjak also had a clear opinion: Møller's performances must be taken into account as a key factor in the analyses.
Criticism and perspectives
The defeat was more than just a setback. Managing director Viktor Szilagy criticized the lack of goal threat and the lack of penetration in defense, especially after the break. “There’s something going on,” Szilagy called for change for the coming encounters. Coach Filip Jicha, who congratulated his Flensburg colleague Ales Pajovic on his first home derby win, found clear words about his team's stagnating style of play. “We have to play bolder and develop better,” said Jicha. He is already looking forward to the second leg in March 2026, where Kiel will try their luck again.
SG Flensburg-Handewitt, on the other hand, finished the game with a lot of self-confidence. Best shooter Lasse Møller praised the goalkeepers' great performance and praised the team's morale, which was particularly impressive in the second half. “We fought back and showed that we can stick together even in difficult moments,” he summed up after the game.
Now it’s time for THW Kiel: Keep your head up and look forward! The spectators are hoping for a quick turnaround so that the next appearance in this intense battle for the championship will be a stroke of luck.