SC Magdeburg convinces in the new handball season after Wiegerts time out

SC Magdeburg convinces in the new handball season after Wiegerts time out

In the new season of the Daikin Handball Bundesliga, SC Magdeburg set an impressive start at the weekend. With a clear 38:28 win against HSG Wetzlar, the Magdeburger showed that they are ready to fight for top positions again. But this success was no coincidence, because coach Bennet Wiegert knew how he had to bring his players into play.

At the beginning of the game, the Magdeburgers were anything but dominant. Wetzlar surprised the home side and led several times with one or even two goals in the first 17 minutes. This initial phase created tension, but also led to irritated discussions among the players of SC Magdeburg. Again and again they complained about wrong decisions and discrepancies.

A clever speech changes the game

in the 21st minute, when the game at 11:12 was threatened to tip over, Wiegert took the initiative and set an example. During the time -out, he urged the cohesion of his team. His words were unusual and asked the players to throw their individual problems aside: "The most important thing for us is now men ... the result is independent. We have too many problems with each other. Throw the way!" This clear speech had an effect and helped the players to concentrate on their strengths again.

After this encouragement, the Magdeburgers found better into the game and were able to go into the half-time break with a 2-goal lead (18:16). This gap continued to grow after the change of sides, when the team scored two goals in a row right at the beginning of the second half. Olympic champion Magnus Saugstrup and the newcomer Antonio Serradilla were crucial, and the 6600 fans in the Getec Arena celebrated terribly.

a strong team with individual class

It should be emphasized that Philipp Weber was hot for the new season after a rather disappointing last season and already scored five goals in the first 30 minutes. The SCM right of rights Daniel Pettersson demanded more energy and willingness to run from his team during the half-time break, which also had fruit. "We have the quality for it. I hope we can do it," he said optimistically.

The SC Magdeburg continuously expanded the lead during the game and finally made the clear end result of 35:28. Wetzlar, although never up and listed by the strong newcomer Dominik Mappes, could not stop the impetus of the Magdeburgers. Wiegert, who found the right words after the break, can hope for a successful season if his players continue to work together in the team.

This start of the season gives a promising view of what fans can expect in the coming weeks and months. The Magdeburgers, known for their dominance, are back and ready to take up the competition for the top of the Bundesliga with all its might.