Flensburg-Handewitt Turns Game Around in Irun and Wins Narrowly - Flensburg Secures Thrilling 33-32 Win in European League
SG Flensburg-Handewitt secured a thrilling victory in the UEFA Champions League, overcoming Bidasoa Irun 33-32 in Group A. The defending Bundesliga champions and current leaders showed their resilience, staging a comeback to claim their second win in the competition.
The game started evenly, with both sides trading blows. At the halfway mark, the score stood at 17-17. However, Irun pulled ahead in the second half, leading 25-22 in the 42nd minute. Flensburg, undeterred, fought back. They took the lead for the first time in the 28th minute, scoring 17-15. The turning point came in the closing stages when Flensburg staged a remarkable comeback to lead 32-30 in the 58th minute.
Coach Aleš Pajović's tactics paid off as Flensburg's top scorer Emil Jakobsen netted ten goals, helping his team secure a hard-fought victory with a final score of 33-32.
This victory sees Flensburg maintain their perfect record in the UEFA Champions League, with two wins from two games. They continue to demonstrate their prowess as the defending champions and current Bundesliga leaders, proving their mettle in the European stage.
