Handball Champions League Triumph: Kiel thumps Kolstad in the Final Seconds
THW Kiel's handball squad continues their winning streak in the Champions League winter break, occupying the leading position in Preliminary Round Group A.
Kiel clinches an exhilarating victory against the Norwegian champions Kolstad Handball in their home game, 26:25 (15:12). The team turned the tide from their 30:34 defeat in the first leg, with the decisive goal scored by left winger Rune Dahmke in the last minute before the final whistle.
Both squads kicked off the match with jitters and mistakes, but THW managed to secure their attacking actions with a more stable defense. By the 25th minute, right wing Niclas Ekberg had given Kiel a two-goal advantage for the first time, with a score of 12:10.
Revenge Fueled by Red Card
Kolstad swiftly took advantage of THW's three-goal lead, scoring six unanswered goals to level the score at 17:17 in the 37th minute and 19:18 in the 39th. Sagosen, former THW player, was shown the red card in the 55th minute after a reckless tackle on THW captain Damogoj Duvnjak when the score was 23:21 in favor of the Norwegians.
Kiel seized this opportunity to secure their seventh win in the preliminary round. The top scorer for Kiel, with eight goals, was Ekberg, which brought their total points to 15 in the preliminary round. The top-tier European handball tournament will continue after the European Championship in Germany, with the next matchday scheduled for February 2024.
Playing to Win
- Kiel’s winning streak continues with their thrilling 26:25 victory at home against Kolstad Handball.
- Under pressure after losing by a wide margin in the first leg, Kiel dug deep and focused on a strong defensive game, offering Kolstad few chances to score.
- Ex-Kiel player Sagosen, Captain Duvnjak’s antagonist, saw a red card due to a reckless tackle.
- With Sagosen out of the game, THW capitalized on their advantage to secure a resounding victory.
Enrichment Data:
- EHF Champions League: THW Kiel won against RK Celje Pivovarna Laško with a 35-24 score, as well as dominating the match in a resounding performance with seven victories out of twelve games [1].
- DAIKIN HBL: In the German handball league, THW Kiel has performed exceptionally well, winning the first leg against SC Magdeburg 29-24 and the cup quarter-final by a narrow 29-28 margin. They currently hold the third position in the table with 26:8 points in 17 games [2].
- Overall Performance: THW Kiel has maintained a strong winning streak in the DAIKIN HBL, having won their last seven games prior to the World Championship break. Their dominance demonstrates their commitment to success in both domestic and international competitions.
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