SG Flensburg-Handewitt secured their third consecutive win in the European League, defeating Hungarian side Tatabanya KC 44:27. Following a close Bundesliga loss, Flensburg quickly established dominance, with August Pedersen leading the charge with 14 goals. They maintained a commanding lead throughout the match, ensuring victory early on. The team, now at the top of their preliminary group, aims to rebound in their next Bundesliga game against HSG Wetzlar.
SG Flensburg-Handewitt, a prominent handball club, enjoyed a commanding victory in their European League campaign, clinching their third consecutive win with a decisive 44:27 (22:13) triumph over Hungarian side Tatabanya KC on Tuesday evening.
In the aftermath of a narrow loss to TSV Hannover-Burgdorf (30:31), Flensburg quickly established dominance at the Campus-Halle, showcasing their skill against a struggling Tatabanya team. The standout performer of the night was left winger August Pedersen, who netted an impressive 14 goals.
This victory secures Flensburg the top position in their preliminary round group. Coach Nicolej Krickau’s squad will shift their focus back to the Bundesliga on Friday, when they face HSG Wetzlar at ‘Hell North’ (7 p.m.). After three league games without a win, the team aims to return to their winning form.
Flensburg’s First Half Overdrive
Prior to the match, Mads Mensah Larsen noted Tatabanya’s supposed international experience, alluding to their previous victories against Sesvete and Karvina. However, this experience only shone through briefly in the first half when Tatabanya closed the gap to six goals, with Christian Dissinger scoring to make it 5:11 (14th minute).
SG captain Johannes Golla quickly responded, scoring into an empty net just seconds later, taking the lead to 12:5 after the Hungarians failed to react promptly. This pattern continued as Blaž Blagotinšek capitalized on a counter-attack, further exemplifying the challenges faced by coach Cristian Ugalde’s squad against Flensburg’s relentless pace.
Match Summary: SG Flensburg-Handewitt vs. Tatabanya KC 44:27 (22:13)
Flensburg Goals: Pedersen (14), Horgen (9), Golla (5), Smits (4/1 seven-meter penalty), L. Möller (4), Blagotinsek (2), Gottfridsson (2), Kirkelökke (2), Pytlick (1)
Tatabanya Goals: Ntanzi (6), Enomoto (3/2 seven-meter penalties), Dissinger (3), Plaza Jimenez (3), Rodriguez Alvarez (3), Krakovszki (3), Toniazzo Lemos (2), Maras (2), Topic (2)
Attendance: 3,064
From the outset, it was clear that Tatabanya struggled to contain Flensburg’s dynamic wingers, particularly Aksel Horgen and Pedersen. With their attack proving ineffective, Flensburg quickly built a 9:2 lead within the first ten minutes, extending it to 17:10 after twenty minutes and reaching a nine-goal advantage at halftime (22:13).
Decisive Moments in the Game
The match was effectively sealed shortly after the second half commenced, with Pedersen scoring to make it 27:14 (36′). Exploiting openings with skill, the wingers had already combined for an astonishing 15 goals by that point.
While Flensburg confidently controlled the game, they did exhibit some lackadaisical moments, including a series of poor passes in the 40th minute. Nonetheless, goalkeeper Kevin Möller made crucial saves, allowing Pedersen to score his tenth goal, pushing the score to 33:21 (46′). The remainder of the match became a comfortable run-out as the team prepared for their upcoming clash with Wetzlar.
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Sport aktuell | 22.10.2024 | 21:17