Thanks to Claar: Magdeburg still top of the table

Handball Bundesliga - Thanks to Claar: Magdeburg still top of the table

SC Magdeburg reclaimed top spot in the German Handball League on Sunday with a hard-earned 32:30 (18:16) home win in the traditional duel with VfL Gummersbach. The best Magdeburg scorer in front of 6600 spectators in the sold-out Getec Arena was Felix Claar with ten goals. The SCM is ten goals ahead of the Füchse Berlin, who are level on points.

In an evenly poised opening spell, the visitors had a slight advantage until SCM went on a 4:0 run to pull three goals ahead within three minutes (7:4/10th minute). Even a timeout by the visitors (10') did not stop Magdeburg's flow at first, even though Gummersbach was able to reduce the deficit again in the course of the first half. Magdeburg had problems getting a grip defensively, but still led narrowly at the break.

The home side did not come out of the break well and initially had to concede a quick equalizer (18:18/32) and ultimately trailed by three goals (20:23/40). However, a timeout and an intermediate spurt by the SCM equalized, as the visitors punished their mistakes. Magdeburg won in the end because Bennet Wiegert's team made fewer mistakes.

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1. Despite facing a tough challenge from VfL Gummersbach, SC Magdeburg managed to maintain their leading position in the German Handball League due to Felix Claar's impressive performance, scoring ten goals.
2. The traditional duel between SC Magdeburg and VfL Gummersbach in the Bundesliga saw SC Magdeburg reclaiming the top spot with a close 32:30 victory on a sold-out Sunday night in Magdeburg's Getec Arena.
3. With a slight advantage in the first half, VfL Gummersbach was able to reduce Magdeburg's lead, but after a successful timeout and a strong intermediate spurt, Magdeburg emerged victorious, illustrating their resilience and skill in the Bundesliga.
4. In Saxony-Anhalt, the home side SC Magdeburg narrowly led half-time, struggled with defense, but managed to secure their place at the top with fewer mistakes than their opponents, Foxes Berlin.
5. Originally from Gummersbach, Felix Claar played an instrumental role in SC Magdeburg's victory, outshining his former teammates with a top performance, further highlighting the talent Sweden has to offer for the German handball league.
6. Currently seated second in the Bundesliga standings, VfL Gummersbach remains a contender for the title, but Magdeburg's victory against them on Sunday was undeniably a significant step towards securing a top position for the Saxony-Anhalt team in the German Handball League.

Source: www.stern.de