Catastrophic defeat for the German squad.
German Handball Giants Advance to Final Showdown in Europe
In an exhilarating turn of events, SG Flensburg-Handewitt has booked their place in the final of the European League, following a nail-biting overtime victory against MT Melsungen. The North German team will now have the opportunity to defend their title, with a final against Montpellier HB scheduled for Sunday.
SG Flensburg's triumphant journey saw them edge out their Bundesliga rivals in a closely contested clash at the Final Four in Hamburg. With a final score of 35:34, the North Germans held on in overtime after an impressive showing from goalkeeper Kevin Møller and vital contributions from players such as Lasse Møller and Niclas Kirkeløkke.
Meanwhile, THW Kiel, the favored team, faced a heart-wrenching defeat in the semifinal, falling to Montpellier Handball 32:31. The French team's victory sealed their place in the final, preventing a North German derby.
The final between Flensburg and Montpellier promises to be a thrilling spectacle. Flensburg will aim to secure their third success in the "small European Cup". The last non-German team to win the cup was Benfica Lisbon in 2022. For MT Melsungen, dreams of breaking their title curse remain unrealized, following their narrow 35:34 loss to Flensburg. Just a few weeks ago, the North Hessians missed their maiden DHB-Pokal title against THW. In the Bundesliga, they currently share second place, tied with league leaders Füchse Berlin, with four games remaining.
As for Kiel, their journey in the European League ends in disappointment. The team experienced a poor start, gradually finding their footing but ultimately falling short. For most of the game, Kiel trailed their rivals. It wasn't until the 24th minute that they managed to take the lead through Emil Wernsdorf Madsen. Despite an improved defensive performance and increased scoring power in attack, Kiel were unable to maintain their advantage, eventually succumbing to Montpellier.
Source: ntv.de, tno/sid
- Handball
- THW Kiel
- Flensburg
In the European leagues, THW Kiel's fate slipped away as they lost to Montpellier Handball in the Champions League semifinal, missing the opportunity to compete against German Handball Giants SG Flensburg-Handewitt in a North German derby. Meanwhile, Flensburg, a formidable force in football and handball, gears up for an exciting final against Montpellier HB, aiming to defend their title in the European League and secure their third win in the "small European Cup."
