Draw in Hannover as SC DHfK Leipzig secures a point
SC DHfK Leipzig and TSV Hannover-Burgdorf Play to a Draw in Bundesliga Clash
In a closely contested match, SC DHfK Leipzig and TSV Hannover-Burgdorf played out a thrilling draw in the Bundesliga. The handball team from Leipzig, currently in 10th place with 8:12 points, started the match confidently, with Matej Klima scoring four goals.
The score remained in favour of neither team until the 38th minute, when Hannover equalized at 17:17. The goal came after a period of sustained pressure from the visitors, during which they found their rhythm in attack following a timeout called by former coach Christian Prokop.
Leipzig managed to regain their lead in the 52nd minute, but Hannover fought back once more. With 33 seconds remaining on the clock, they equalized the score for the second time at 25:25.
In the closing stages, the hosts had more to offer, but their final attack fizzled out, resulting in a draw. Goalkeeper Kristian Saeveras made 14 saves for SC DHfK in the match.
Six days prior to this match, SC DHfK won a home game against Kiel with a score of 35:34. However, their recent performance trend in the Bundesliga indicates a challenging phase, with more losses than wins in their last ten matches. They have recorded only 2 wins and suffered 8 defeats, scoring an average of 28.3 goals per game while conceding 30.3. Their most recent Bundesliga match ended in a close 29:28 loss against Stuttgart.
The early part of the 2025-2026 season in the Bundesliga has seen no games played yet, so no current rank or points are available. Meanwhile, outside the Bundesliga, SC DHfK Leipzig lost 30:27 to Wisła Płock on August 15, 2025, but won 28:23 against TTH Holstebro the next day in the PROCURAL Handball Cup.
Overall, Leipzig has struggled to maintain a consistent winning streak recently within the Bundesliga but has shown competitive performances in international club tournaments. The draw against Hannover-Burgdorf will provide a boost of confidence as they look to turn their fortunes around in the coming matches.
Despite their recent struggles in the Bundesliga, SC DHfK Leipzig managed to hold their own against TSV Hannover-Burgdorf, a clash that saw plenty of excitement in the European football arena. In the closing stages of this tight contest, they fought back from one deficit before eventually securing a draw, showcasing their resilience in a tough match. Looking ahead, they will aim to leverage this momentum to turn their fortunes around in upcoming Bundesliga games.
