- Foxes celebrate triumph in Super Cup: "Groundbreaking Victory"
The Foxes are on a high heading into the handball Bundesliga, feeling confident after their victory in the Super Cup a week prior. They celebrated triumphantly on Saturday night in Düsseldorf following their 32:30 victory over defending champions and cup winners SC Magdeburg. "We're absolutely thrilled to have claimed this historic title," coach Jaron Siewert stated after the game.
The first title of the new season belongs to the Foxes. "It's a clear message to the league that we're ready to win matches like this against Magdeburg," captain Fabian Wiede said on Dyn. The 30-year-old is optimistic about his team's form. "If everyone's fit and healthy, we can compete at the top. We showed that today," he added.
Cracking the Code Against Magdeburg
The Berliners finally managed to break their losing streak against their rivals. "Beating Magdeburg is a massive accomplishment for us and feels really good," goalkeeper Dejan Milosavljev said, who made crucial saves during the game, significantly contributing to their first national title since the 2014 cup victory.
In previous final appearances at the IHF Super Globe and the European League, the Foxes had lost to Magdeburg on both occasions. That might be why they wanted this victory even more than Magdeburg on Saturday. "We gave it our all from start to finish and stuck to our game plan," said Danish Olympic champion Lasse Andersson.
Savoring the Moment after a Stormy Buildup
For Siewert, the cup victory was a positive step in their gameplay. "We delivered a solid performance. We put pressure on defense and stepped up in the second half," he said. An achievement after a challenging preparation period with Olympic absences and injury concerns.
The Foxes have one more week until their Bundesliga opener against ThSV Eisenach (8:00 PM / Dyn). "And every player knows what's coming," Wiede cautioned. Siewert aims to make the most of these last few days. "There's a bit more time for those returning, but then it's full throttle," he said.
The Supercup victory against SC Magdeburg has given the Foxes a strong start in the season, as they now hold the first title. In their next Supercup appearance against Magdeburg at the IHF Super Globe and the European League, the Foxes sadly fell short, making this victory even more gratifying.
