Hüttenberg starts weakly: Defeat at the start of the season in Hamm!

Hüttenberg starts weakly: Defeat at the start of the season in Hamm!

drama on Monday evening in Hamm! The handball players of TV Hüttenberg got a very bad start to the new second division season and had to give up the ASV Hamm-Westphalia with 25:29. For coach Stefan Kneer and his team, this is not only a bitter setback, but also the first time since 2017 that they have to take off after a game in Hamm without points.

The visitors from Hüttenberg had to do without their injured Star Tim Rüdiger. But despite the failures, the guests started motivated. Paul Kompenhans, the director in the back area, and his teammates David Kuntscher and Paul Ohl showed from the start that they were willing to put their stamp on the game. Kompenhans sent the first Hüttenberger hit into the net like a lightning strike - a successful start!

a gripping duel

The game quickly developed into an exciting show of strength in front of 1300 loud fans. In the first few minutes, however, the hosts looked more alert. Hamms left wing Fabian Huesmann left the new Hüttenberger goalkeeper Yahav Shamir three times. But Hüttenberg could not be discouraged: with a strong appearance of Schwarz, the equalization followed 11:11. The Hüttenberger fans drove the hope of another point!

But what followed after half -time allows all dreams burst. A devastating 7-1 run by the hosts ensured that Hüttenberg suddenly left four goals! Trainer Kneer used the timeout to motivate his team: "We have to fight back now!"

and the team had internalized his words! Niklas Theiß was the bright spot, scored two powerful hits and brought the Hüttenberger closer again. A little hope came up when newcomer Leif Haack shortened the game to 20:22. But after a great save by Simon Böhne, the surrounding effect was quickly fizzled out, and Hamm finally brought the game under control with a goal from Yonatan Dayan.

The course of the game at a glance

In the final phase, the TV Hüttenberg only left behind. Shamir and Böhne changed in the goal, but the deficit could no longer be made up for. A game full of ups and downs ends with a clear but dramatic 25:29 instead of the hoped -for points. The list at an overview:

For the Hüttenberger, it is now a matter of learning from the mistakes and showing the right reaction next time! The fans are waiting for the things that come there - in the upcoming home game, the turn should definitely succeed!