THW Kiel defeated Balingen in the DHB Cup drama with 41:36!

THW Kiel defeated Balingen in the DHB Cup drama with 41:36!

In an exciting DHB Cup round of 16, THW Kiel once again demonstrated its strength. On November 5th, 2025, the Kiel team won against HBW Balingen-Weilstetten 41:36 in a thrilling game that took place in Balingen. Even though THW briefly fell behind, they were already leading 21:17 at halftime. The match winner of the game, Elias Ellefsen á Skipagötu, drew attention with seven goals and played despite a previous injury. A real champion!

With 2,350 fans in the stadium, the atmosphere was hot and the support was strong. However, the first 30 minutes were not without difficulties for the Kiel team. Several mistakes in defense meant that the opponents played strongly. But the THW found its form again in the second half and countered splendidly - especially with strong performances from Eric Johansson and Harald Reinkind.

Strong performances and bad luck with injuries

Andreas Wolff, the Kiel goalkeeper, played a crucial role with a total of eleven saves. Balingen's goalkeepers could hardly boast in comparison. There was also a special moment for young Markus Hanns as he made his first DHB Cup appearance for Kiel. However, the game also brought with it a moment of shock: Lukas Zerbe injured his left ankle, the upcoming MRI appointment will clarify the impact of the injury.

In the midst of the highly dramatic action, Balingen even led 28:26 in the 42nd minute after they had made up a deficit of 19:24. But the THW did not allow themselves to be discouraged and fought their way back into the game, which impressively demonstrated their morale. Coach Filip Jicha was visibly proud of his team's commitment and willpower.

The look forward

The next big appearance for THW Kiel is already around the corner. Next Sunday they will meet Bergischer HC in league play. Zerbe gave the all-clear and hopes to be fit for this important game. The fans can look forward to an exciting match in which THW wants to show what it's made of again.

This game was a further step towards defending the title and makes it clear that THW Kiel is still very popular. The anticipation for the next encounters is increasing and the team is determined to write another chapter of success in the season. After the success in the DHB Cup last year, it is now important to master the challenges in the Bundesliga with flying colors. The common class, experience and tireless commitment characterize THW Kiel - and they don't miss that one bit!