Fresh face Leonie Udaw flourishing substantially in recent times
TuS Lintfort Struggles in Pre-Season Matches, Falls Short Against Bayer Leverkusen
As the start of the new season approaches on August 31 against HL Buchholz 08-Rosengarten, TuS Lintfort's women's second division handball team is working hard to improve their consistency. The team's latest pre-season outing against Bayer Leverkusen ended in a narrow 30:32 defeat.
The game against Leverkusen began with a weak and unsteady defense from Lintfort, leading to a first half that was far from convincing. However, Eva Mathei led the charge for Lintfort, bringing energy and inspiring her teammates. The team's attack was balanced until 7:7, thanks to a good shooting percentage.
The first half was not the only challenging part of the game for Lintfort. Missing assignments in the defense were a recurring issue, and unnecessary errors caused the team to fall into counterattacks, allowing Leverkusen to pull ahead. Despite these setbacks, Lintfort fought back valiantly, tying the game twice (28:28 and 30:30) in the final quarter.
Coach Bettina Grenz-Klein stated that Lintfort didn't find the right solutions and got stuck in individual actions during the game. She also highlighted that the team's offensive performance declined during the game, leading to a score of 14:8 in favor of Leverkusen.
However, after the break, Lintfort struggled with efficiency but soon turned things around, driven by anger and improved performance. Leonie Udaw, a new signing, shone in the game against Bayer Leverkusen. The team's defense tightened up, and the attacks became more successful due to increased confidence.
Despite the loss, TuS Lintfort's morale and attitude remain intact. The team is looking forward to the new season, where they will face league rivals HSV Solingen-Graefrath and recently relegated TSV Bayer Leverkusen. The team will aim to learn from their pre-season mistakes and improve their consistency, both within games and against high-caliber opponents.
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Two final mistakes cost Lintfort the victory against Leverkusen, but the team will undoubtedly take the lessons learned from this game into the new season. With a strong spirit and determination, TuS Lintfort is ready to face the challenges ahead.
Despite their struggles during the pre-season match against Bayer Leverkusen, TuS Lintfort's women's handball team shows promise for the upcoming season, particularly in sports like football. Eva Mathei and Leonie Udaw, key players in the team, impressed with their energy and determination, offering a glimpse of what the team might achieve in their upcoming matches against HSV Solingen-Graefrath and TSV Bayer Leverkusen.
