Victory announced by foxes for the opening match of the King class competition
Füchse Berlin overcame a rocky start to claim a hard-fought victory against HBC Nantes in the Champions League, securing their first win under the guidance of new coach Nicolaj Krickau. The match, a rematch from the Final Four semifinals where Füchse Berlin had previously defeated Nantes 37:27, started with the French team taking an early lead. Füchse Berlin struggled to find their rhythm, falling behind 0:3. However, the team managed to recover thanks to solid defense and quick counterattacks, responding with a 4:0 run. Despite initial struggles, Füchse Berlin managed to regain control of the match in the second half, with the score at 12:14 marking a turning point. The second half was marked by improved tempo from Füchse Berlin. The guests capitalized on the hosts' mistakes and launched a 10:3 run, taking the lead and never looking back. The score after the 10:3 run was 30:23 in favor of Füchse Berlin. Mathias Gidsel was the top scorer for Füchse Berlin, scoring ten goals, while Tim Feihofer also contributed significantly to the team's win, scoring seven goals. Lasse Ludwig, the goalkeeper for Füchse Berlin, made crucial saves in the second half to help secure the victory. The backcourt faced challenges against the physically dominant French team, but managed to punish the hosts' mistakes effectively in the second half. The match ended with a score of 40:34 (16:17) in favor of Füchse Berlin. The appointment of Krickau as coach and the subsequent dismissal of sports director Stefan Kretzschmar and coach Jaron Siewert caused a stir last week. Club boss Bob Hanning faced heavy criticism following these changes, but the win against HBC Nantes will certainly help to ease some of the pressure. The victory marks a promising start for Füchse Berlin under the new coach, and they will look to build on this success in their upcoming Champions League matches.
