Mountain lions aim to climb up the ranks in Hagen's handball scene
Bergischer HC Prepares for Tough Away Game Against Eintracht Hagen
The Bergischer HC is gearing up for an away game against Eintracht Hagen on Sunday, 5:00 PM at the UNIHALLE. Coach Arnor Gunnarsson and co-trainer Markus Pütz are aiming for a stable start in this crucial match, as the Bergischer HC aims to secure a comfortable lead at the top of the 2nd Handball Bundesliga and achieve a "golden December."
Training sessions are scheduled for the 23rd and 25th of December to prepare for the Christmas game. The team, which has won three consecutive home games this month, will be available for Sunday's game, as the rest of the squad is expected to be fit.
The Bergischer HC's strategy in recent games has been a balanced attack and solid defense, with an average of 32 goals scored per match and about 27 conceded. However, in the game against VfL Lübeck-Schwartau, the team conceded 16 goals in the first half, an area that Gunnarsson admits needs improvement. The 5:1 defense worked better for the Bergischer HC later on in the game, providing necessary stability.
Eintracht Hagen, on the other hand, is expected to play an offensively-oriented defense, often switching to a 3:2:1 variation. The team, under new coach Pavel Prokopec, has shown improvement, with a draw and three wins in their last five games. Key players for Eintracht Hagen include Pouya Norouzi, Max Öhler, and Jan von Boenigk, who has scored the most field goals so far (69). Pierre Busch is the most successful scorer for Eintracht Hagen overall, with 75 goals, including 22 from seven meters.
Coach Arnor Gunnarsson expects a tough game against Eintracht Hagen and emphasizes the need to be ready. "We lost too many two-on-one situations and weren't compact enough in the game against VfL Lübeck-Schwartau," Gunnarsson said.
An interesting aspect of the game is the brotherly encounter between Robin Granlund of Bergischer HC and Max Granlund of Eintracht Hagen. The upcoming handball game between Bergischer HC and Eintracht Hagen is part of the 2025/26 DHB-Pokal first round, scheduled around mid-August 2025.
The match outcome may hinge on Bergischer HC's offensive consistency and defensive resilience versus Eintracht Hagen's attempts to disrupt their rhythm. Since the game is part of a knockout cup format, tactical adaptability and individual performances will also be important. Despite being the favored side, detailed strategic insights and key player names for this particular game are not available in the current search results.
The Bergischer HC might find it challenging to maintain their lead in the 2nd Handball Bundesliga, as they face an offensively-oriented Eintracht Hagen on Sunday. Coach Arnor Gunnarsson noted the importance of tightening up their defense, particularly in two-on-one situations, to overcome Eintracht HC.
In preparation for this game, the Bergischer HC will focus on their tried and tested strategy: a balanced attack and solid defense, similar to the 5:1 defense used against VfL Lübeck-Schwartau, to counter Eintracht HC's defensive variations.
