SC DHfK Leipzig loses narrowly in Wetzlar

Open exchange of blows at the start of the second half

However, the visitors were jolted into action after goalkeeper Domenico Ebner replaced the hapless Kristian Saeveras. Ebner immediately proved to be a factor and Leipzig stepped up the pace in offense. With a 6:1 run to make it 14:13 (27 minutes), SC DHfK took the lead for the first time in the game.

At the start of the second half, both teams staged an open exchange of blows. Leipzig were now more varied in attack and made more efficient use of their chances than HSG. Semper put the visitors three goals ahead for the first time in the 44th minute (24:21). However, they then repeatedly failed to score against Wetzlar's goalkeeper Anadin Suljakovic.

The home side seized the momentum and recaptured the lead with a 5:1 run to make it 26:25 in the 51st minute. Wetzlar kept up the pace in the final spell and stretched the gap to 31:28 shortly before the end (58'). However, the visitors did not give up, reduced the deficit to 30:31 and even had the chance to equalize with the last attack of the game. However, William Bogojevic shot hastily from the backcourt.