Gala in CL Quarterfinal: Berlin Foxes Pull Off Surprising Win Against Aalborg HB
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In a thrilling Champions League quarterfinal encounter, Berlin Foxes, trailing Aalborg HB by six goals after 18 minutes, astonished the crowd with an incredible come-from-behind victory. The star of the show was none other than Mathias Gidsel, the World Handballer of the Year.
Mathias Gidsel, seemingly in disbelief, eyed the scoreboard, yet his personal impact was undeniable. Following the 37:29 (14:15) win, Gidsel's exceptional performance earned him high praises, even from the opposing side.
Niklas Landin, a world and Olympic champion like Gidsel, admitted his powerlessness in goal for Aalborg. In awe of Gidsel's unparalleled skill, Landin remarked, "He is one of the best players in the world. Every time he shoots, it's a goal or a seven-meter throw. The future belongs to him." Martin Larsen echoed Landin's sentiments, "He made life difficult for us."
In the second half, Gidsel raised the bar even higher, propelling the Foxes to a strong starting position for the return match on Wednesday (18:45 / DAZN and Dyn). "I really don't know what happened there," admitted the former Kieler Landin, shaking his head. "The hardest part was: Mathias Gidsel." The Danish exception outperformed himself, scoring a total of 11 goals, seven of them in the second half, keeping the "title dream" alive and paving the way to the Final Tournament in Cologne (14./15. June).
Foxes Coach Siewert: Clear Victory Offers "Good Chance"
The offensive powerhouse that is the Berliners struggled against a highly compact Danish defense in the beginning. With save after save from Aalborg's goalkeeper Landin, the Berliners found themselves behind by six goals after approximately 18 minutes (7:13). Coach Jaron Siewert responded with numerous substitutions, including Lasse Ludwig in goal, which had a significant effect. With a 5:1 run, the Berliners caught up before the break.
Resuming the game, the hosts tied and took the lead for the first time in the 34th minute (18:17). The Foxes stepped up their tempo, dismantling the Danish defense further. In the 44th minute, circle runner Mijajlo Marsenic was shown a red card after three timeouts. Nevertheless, the Foxes refused to buckle, continuing to pull away and securing a clear win in the end.
With an eight-goal lead, the team now travels to the return match in Denmark. Foxes standout Tim Freihofer, who also scored nine goals, was adamant, "We're not going to Aalborg to fall behind - we're going to win." Siewert acknowledged that the result was "somewhat unfair for Aalborg," but warned, "We have a good chance, but in handball, anything is possible."
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- Handball
- Champions League
- In the Bundesliga, Mathias Gidsel's exceptional performance has been earning him high praises for his outstanding skills in handball.
- Despite the tight league of champions matches, the Foxes' star player Mathias Gidsel manages to stand out, demonstrating his unparalleled prowess in both football and European leagues.
- In a Bundesliga game, coach Siewert utilized strategic timeouts to counter the opposition and boost the Foxes' offense, eventually leading to a clear victory.
- As the Bundesliga season progresses, Mathias Gidsel continues to impress with his top-tier performances in handball, demonstrating his status as one of the best players in the world.
- In the upcoming Champions League game against Aalborg HB, the Foxes will rely on their offensive powerhouse, Mathias Gidsel, who is determined to keep their "title dream" alive even in the face of adversity in the European leagues.
