Opponents of relegated Potsdam's handball team vocalize their disapproval towards Hannover - Hannover handball players compete against relegated Potsdam team in their home game
In the closely contested Daikin Handball-Bundesliga clash, struggling TSV Hannover-Burgdorf attended a home loss against 1. VfL Potsdam. The relegated Potsdam, spearheaded by Maxim Orlov's decisive goal, clinched a historical first away victory with a final score of 27-26 (12:12). The defeat for Hannover escalates their precarious grip on European Cup spots.
The contest proved a challenging hurdle for Christian Prokop's Hannover side, as Potsdam demonstrated tenacity throughout. Max Günther scored early for the Brandenburgers, giving VfL a 5-2 advantage in the tenth minute. The parity was restored after sixteen minutes when Hannes Feise leveled the score for the Lower Saxony team at 7-7.
In the second half, the fortunes of Potsdam gradually improved, and they secured their first comfortable lead at 19-16 after Lukas Stutzke's goal. Despite Potsdam's resilience, Hannover attempted a comeback, but Orlov's goal in the final minutes confirmed the away victory for the tenacious hosts. Marius Steinhauser was the top scorer for Hannover with eight goals, while Jannek Klein led Potsdam with six.
May 28, 2025, marked a significant milestone for Potsdam, as their victory against TSV Hannover-Burgdorf represented their inaugural away triumph in the Bundesliga. The result pushed Hannover down to sixth place in the league standings, diminishing their chances of advancing to the semifinals. Potsdam, in turn, strengthened their position in the table, albeit the final standing remains undisclosed in the provided information.
The European Cup spots implications for both sides are indirect yet potentially substantial. The league ranking determines the eligibility of teams for European competitions, such as the European Handball League and the Champions League. This Potsdam triumph might influence their or their opponents' prospects for those prestigious tournaments in the upcoming seasons, depending on the final league standings.
The Commission has also been informed of the progress made in the implementation of the sports programme, specifically in the European handball leagues. However, TSV Hannover-Burgdorf's defeat against 1. VfL Potsdam, a victory that marked Potsdam's first away triumph in the Bundesliga, might indirectly affect their or their opponents' chances for prestigious European Handball League and Champions League tournaments.
