SC Magdeburg and Füchse Berlin start with impressive victories

SC Magdeburg and Füchse Berlin start with impressive victories

The new season of the handball Bundesliga has started and the first games have already caused a lot of excitement. In a gripping opening game, defending champion SC Magdeburg impressively underpinned his ambitions and presented itself with a clear victory against HSG Wetzlar in front of a home crowd in the Getec Arena. In front of 6,660 enthusiastic spectators who provided mood and support, the team around coach Bennet Wiegert triumphed with 35:28 (18:16).

In the first half, the SCM was sometimes not as concentrated as one would have liked it, but despite these weaknesses, the home team led to the break. The performance of Omar Ingi Magnusson, which had a significant part in victory with nine goals, was particularly outstanding. After the half -time break, the Magdeburgers found better into the game and steadily enlarged their lead. Ultimately, there was a sovereign success that brings the team on course for a successful season.

Füchse Berlin conquer Eisenach

The runner -up Füchse Berlin followed the example of the SCM and was also able to celebrate a win, but in an exceptionally exciting game. The Berliners had to fight hard away from THSV Eisenach, in the end with 41:35 (19:17) as the winner. The performance of Mathias Gidsel and Tim Freihöfer, both of them each scored twelve goals, was particularly impressive.

The beginning of the game was anything but easy for the foxes. Against the offensive cover of the hosts, they initially struggled, which led to a tense atmosphere on the field. But little by little the Berliners found their rhythm and significantly increased their offensive. In the second round, the team of coach Jaron Siewert proved that it has the necessary fitness and punch in order to keep the upper hand in heated battles. Eisenach was no longer able to keep up with the high pace that the foxes specifically given, which the Berliners finally led to a deserved victory.

With these two opening victories, both SC Magdeburg and the Foxes Berlin have set a clear sign. While the SCM underpinned its title claims, the foxes show that they can also expect the best teams in the league this season. The next game days will be crucial to see whether these first successes will be the start of a strong season. It is important to keep the concentration high and to master the pressure of the opponents.