Bundesliga revives with Minden's participation once more
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Bringing Back the Glory – Handball Style!
Got your attention? That's what GWD Minden did when they powered their way back into the Handball Bundesliga! Here's the lowdown on the nail-biting season finale that earned them their ticket to the top tier of German handball.
A Clutch Performance – GWD Minden Takes Second Spot
The season was on the line in Ferndorf, as GWD Minden squared off against TuS Ferndorf. Despite the tension, these North Rhine-Westphalian traditionalists held their nerve, edging out their opponents 31:30 (18:18). Coincidentally, things were looking grim for TV Huttenberg as they stumbled against Eulen Ludwigshafen, resulting in a 27:29 (12:13) loss.
This fortunate turn of events left Minden standing second-best behind the undisputed second division champion Bergischer HC, whose promotion to the top league was already sealed. By the season's end, Minden had accrued an impressive 47:21 points, just barely edging out Huttenberg and their 45:23 point tally.
It's Déjà Vu All Over Again – Revenge's Sweet Symphony
For GWD Minden, their return to the Bundesliga represents a score to settle with Huttenberg. You see, back in 2011, the Central Hessians beat Minden in the relegation playoffs for the Bundesliga, and the two teams swapped positions. However, as they say, what goes around comes around, and this time, Minden claimed the victory in the final duel.
Time to Step Up – A New Side Sits Out
As the dust settles on the 2021 season, ASV Hamm-Westfalen is the team left standing on the sidelines. Despite their gritty 27:25 (14:13) home win against TuSEM Essen, the former German champions couldn't manage to avoid relegation, ending the season in 17th place[2].
Bonus Reads
Want more handball action? Here are some juicy bits that may pique your interest!
GWD Minden – A Rich History in HandballHandball-Bundesliga – A Guide for the Uninitiated
[1] Bundesliga Info – Handball Bundesliga[2] dpa – Sports News Outlet[3] Outbrain – Recommended Content (Not Currently Available)[4] 2024 Season Standings – Handball Bundesliga (Not Available Yet)
In light of their impressive performance, GWD Minden's return to the Bundesliga opens up a chance for revenge against TV Huttenberg, who held the winning edge in the 2011 relegation playoffs. Meanwhile, ASV Hamm-Westfalen, despite securing a home win against TuSEM Essen, faced relegation and will miss out on the top league action next season. For handball enthusiasts seeking additional content, GWD Minden's rich history and a guide to the Handball Bundesliga are available for further reading.
