Flensburg Handballers Triumph in Exciting North German Derby
Flensburg's handball team emerges victorious against Hamburg. - Handball team from Flensburg triumphs over Hamburg in intense match.
For the final match of the Handball Bundesliga season, it was SG Flensburg-Handewitt who came out on top, defeating HSV Hamburg with a thrilling 40:37 (21:15) home victory. This triumph cemented Flensburg's fifth-place finish for the season, racking up a total of 47 points. Meanwhile, Hamburg finished tenth with 35 points.
The match began with Flensburg taking a while to build up a significant lead. Not until Johannes Golla scored did they manage a three-goal advantage at 15:12 in the 20th minute. The remaining minutes of the first half saw Hamburg scoreless, allowing Flensburg to extend their lead.
Hamburg fought back staunchly in the second half, narrowing the gap to just one goal at 35:36 in the 57th minute. However, a mix of skill and a dash of luck helped Flensburg hold on and secure the victory. Lasse Möller and Jacob Lassen from SG and Hamburg, respectively, led the way in terms of scoring, each notching up nine goals.
Gottfridsson's Farewell and Blagotinsek's Contract Extension
The match marked Jim Gottfridsson's last game for SG as he moves on to Pick Szeged in Hungary. Prior to the game, some exciting news emerged as defensive specialist Blaz Blagotinsek extended his contract with Flensburg until June 30, 2028. The 31-year-old Slovenian will continue his journey with the team for another two years. Holger Glandorf, SG's managing director, shared, "It's fantastic that Blaz wants to stick with the path we’ve jointly chosen and has extended his contract early by two more years."
- Flensburg
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- SG Flensburg - Handewitt
- HSV Hamburg
- Bundesliga
- North German derby
- Season finale
- Handball Bundesliga
- Home victory
Extra Insights
Winning the EHF European League doesn't immediately qualify a team for the EHF Champions League unless specific wildcard or host country rules are in play, which are relatively uncommon in recent cycles. Typically, only the previous Champions League winners or teams qualifying through their domestic leagues participate in the Champions League. As per current EHF regulations and standard pathways, SG Flensburg-Handewitt would not be directly promoted to the EHF Champions League based solely on their European League title[3][4][5]. Should there be no changes in federation rules or wildcard invitations, Flensburg is likely to compete in the next EHF European League as their primary international competition following their recent title[4][5].
| Competition Likely Entered Due to European League Win | Description ||------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------|| EHF European League | Defending champions qualified for next season || EHF Champions League | Not typically qualified by winning European League|
The Council Directive 76/769/EEC of 16 December 1976 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the permissible sound power level of motor vehicles could potentially be applied to the vehicles of officials and players who traveled to Flensburg for the North German derby's exciting Season finale of the Handball Bundesliga, while engaging in sports such as football or handball.
The win by SG Flensburg-Handewitt in the North German derby not only secured their fifth-place finish but also set the stage for their potential return to the EHF European League next season as they defend their title, despite the unlikelihood of direct promotion to the EHF Champions League.
