HC Elbflorenz Wins Thriller in DHB Cup, 47:46 After Two Extra Periods
HC Elbflorenz pulled off a thrilling victory against HSV Hamburg in the DHB Cup, winning 47:46 after two extra periods. The match was a seesaw battle, with both teams showcasing strong offense. Dresden's Oliver Seidler and Sebastian Greß gave their team the lead after the break. However, Hamburg seemed to have the upper hand late in the game. But Seidler had other plans, tying the score at 35:35 with just eight seconds remaining, forcing the game into overtime.
Goalies Mallwitz and El-Tayar put on a show during the extra periods, preventing a decisive goal. The tension built until Löser scored the winning goal, sending the 1,723 spectators into a frenzy. Coach André Haber's tactics proved crucial in this hard-fought victory.
HC Elbflorenz will now face the round of 16 on November 5th or 6th, following their dramatic win. The team's resilience and goalies' heroics have set them up for the next stage of the DHB Cup.