Un fortune in the game for BHC as they suffer a defeat to VfL Eintracht Hagen, with the final score standing at 34:32 (17:18) in favor of the opponents.
Bergische HC's Six-Game Winning Streak Falls Short of Promotion
In a thrilling encounter at the ISCHESTADION arena, Bergische HC faced Eintracht Hagen on May 26, 2025. Despite a convincing 34-27 victory, the team's six-game winning streak failed to secure promotion, leaving them in a non-promotion spot by the season's end.
Belal Massoud shone on the left wing for Bergische HC, contributing to their offensive strength. However, a two-minute penalty after a turnover proved costly, allowing Eintracht Hagen to equalize and go ahead in power play.
New signing Arnor Vidarsson scored his first goal in a Lions jersey in the first half, but it wasn't enough to keep the momentum for Bergische HC. Djibril M'Bengue scored nine times for Bergische HC, while Eloy Morante Maldonado scored seven times for Eintracht Hagen.
The game was characterized by an open exchange of blows, with both teams scoring multiple goals. Fabian Gutbrod, the coach of Bergische HC, acknowledged his team's five goalkeeper saves and 15 technical errors as factors in the loss. Despite the mistakes, Gutbrod believed Bergische HC accepted the fight and remained mentally stable.
Markus Pütz, the coach of Eintracht Hagen, expressed disappointment with his team's defense in the first 20 minutes, resulting in conceding too many goals. However, he also commended his team for their performance, stating that small things decided the game, and they were the better team on the day.
Pascal Bochmann won the goalkeeper duel against Lukas Diedrich and Roman Babic for Eintracht Hagen. The game was entertaining but had the wrong winner from Bergische HC's perspective. Despite the loss, Fabian Gutbrod and Pavel Prokopec, the captain of Bergische HC, remained optimistic about the team's season. Prokopec praised each player for their effort on the court and believes they can still have a great season if they maintain their performance.
With 2,098 spectators, including around 300 BHC fans, the ISCHESTADION arena had a great atmosphere. Christopher Rudeck, the goalkeeper for Bergische HC, was missed due to surgery on his thumb and will also miss the start of the second round. Eintracht Hagen defeated Bergische HC after six consecutive wins, marking a significant victory for the team.
In spite of the disappointing end to the promotion chase, Bergische HC's six-game winning streak, including the notable win against Eintracht Hagen, reinforced their competitive stature and sets a high standard for the upcoming season.
[1] Bergische HC Official Website [2] Eintracht Hagen Official Website
- Despite the disappointing end to their promotion chase, Bergische HC's impressive six-game winning streak, featuring victories against European football counterparts Eintracht Hagen, has solidified their competitive standing and set high expectations for the upcoming league seasons.
- While football took the spotlight on May 26, 2025, at the ISCHESTADION arena, the European-league rivalry between Bergische HC and Eintracht Hagen extended to sports beyond handball, as both teams showcased their mental fortitude, technical skill, and commitment to their respectivecrafts.
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