Champions League - Kiel's handball team defeats Kolstad in the last second
THW Kiel's handball team go into the Champions League winter break as leaders of the preliminary round Group A. The German record champions won their home game against the Norwegian title holders Kolstad Handball 26:25 (15:12) on Wednesday, successfully taking revenge for the 30:34 defeat in the first leg. The decisive goal was scored by left winger Rune Dahmke shortly before the final whistle.
Both teams started the game nervously and with mistakes. It took almost nine minutes before Petter Överby scored the first goal for the hosts at 1-2. However, the visitors, led by former THW player Sander Sagosen, were also very careless with their chances to score in the opening spell.
The North Germans then gained more security for their attacking actions thanks to a more stable defense. Right wing Niclas Ekberg gave THW a two-goal lead for the first time at 12:10 (25').
The visitors quickly caught up on Kiel's three-goal lead at the break. Kolstad made it 17:17 in the 37th minute and 19:18 in the 39th, but Sagosen was shown the red card in the 55th minute after a challenge on THW captain Damogoj Duvnjak with the score at 23:21 for the Norwegians. The hosts used this advantage to secure their seventh win in the preliminary round.
The best scorer for Kiel, who now have 15:5 points, was Niclas Ekberg with eight goals. The next matchday in the top flight will be played in February 2024 after the European Championship in Germany.
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The victory over Kolstad puts THW Kiel's handball team in a strong position heading into the winter break in the Champions League's preliminary round Group A, which is being hosted by Schleswig-Holstein. Prior to the winter break, Germany's record champions will be excited to represent their country in Europe's top handball competition.
Despite a nervy start with numerous mistakes, both teams managed to score, with Petter Överby opening the scoring for THW at 1-2. THW's stability in defense allowed them to gain an advantage, with Niclas Ekberg scoring the team's first two-goal lead at 12:10.
Following the winter break, THW Kiel will resume their Champions League campaign, looking to build upon their lead. Meanwhile, Sander Sagosen, a former THW player, was shown a red card in the 55th minute while playing for Kolstad, giving Kiel a significant advantage for the rest of the match.
In the absence of Sagosen, THW Kiel was able to secure their seventh win in the preliminary round, backed by some impressive performances from players like Niclas Ekberg, who scored eight goals to be the team's top scorer. With Sagosen's absence, Kolstad struggled to regain momentum, resulting in a decisive loss.
As the winter break concludes, THW Kiel consolidates their position in Group A of the Champions League's preliminary round, with Norway's title holders Kolstad Handball falling behind. With the European Championship scheduled to take place in Germany in February 2024, THW Kiel fans stir excitement for what is to come in the future of the German handball team.
Winning their home match against Kolstad inspires great motivation for THW Kiel as they continue their preparations for the future, aiming to clinch the Champions League title and put Germany on the global map as a dominant force in men's handball.
Source: www.stern.de
