Birthday Goalkeeper Wolff Shines in THW's Home Win - THW Kiel crushes Bidasoa Irun 27:20 with Wolff's 17-save heroics
THW Kiel rebounded from a recent Bundesliga loss with a strong 27:20 win over Bidasoa Irun. The victory extended their unbeaten run in the EHF European League to nine matches. Goalkeeper Andreas Wolff marked his 35th birthday with a standout performance, making 17 saves in the game.
The match took place just three days after THW Kiel's heavy defeat to VfL Gummersbach in the Bundesliga. Despite the setback, the team showed resilience in their European campaign. Bence Imre and Rasmus Ankermann led the scoring for Kiel, each netting five goals.
On the opposing side, Iñaki Cavero and Piotr Mielczarski contributed four goals apiece for Bidasoa Irun. However, their efforts were not enough to overcome Kiel's defensive strength. Wolff's three penalty saves proved decisive, securing the win for his team.
No details were available on how Wolff's performance this season compares to his expectations from 2022/23.
The 27:20 result keeps Kiel's unbeaten streak alive in the EHF European League. Wolff's 17 saves and penalty stops were key to the victory. The team now looks ahead to their next challenge in the competition.
