THW Kiel stops Magdeburg's winning streak

THW Kiel inflicted the first defeat in a competitive game on SC Magdeburg's handball team this season. The record champions won their home game against the Champions League winners 31:29 (10:12) in the Wunderino Arena, which was sold out with 10,285 spectators.

The best scorers were Lukas Zerbe from Kiel with nine goals and Tim Hornke with seven goals for Magdeburg. SCM remain top of the table with 38:4 points. Kiel, on the other hand, can continue to hope for a place in the top flight with 32:10 points.

Kiel keeper Andreas Wolff had to leave the field in the second minute after Felix Claar hit him on the head. His replacement Gonzalo Perez de Vargas immediately saved a seven-meter penalty from Omar Ingi Magnusson, but was not able to prevent the 4:8 deficit (19th minute). The home side failed to capitalize on its chances in particular. "The shots are justified, but poorly placed," said Head Coach Filip Jicha during a timeout.

Pekeler sees red and stays with THW until 2027

The hosts' shooting slowly improved. Elias Ellefsen á Skipagøtu equalized with his goal to make it 15:15 in the 38th minute and Lukas Laube gave Kiel its first lead after 1:0 with a goal to make it 17:16 in the 40th minute. THW also shrugged off the red card against Hendrik Pekeler after a foul on Magnus Saugstrup in the 51st minute and celebrated an acclaimed victory.

Pekeler had been applauded before the game began. The video cube announced the extension of the pivot's contract until June 30, 2027. "With his qualities, he gives our defensive game stability and is an anchor point for his younger teammates. And last but not least, he is also a pillar of our team thanks to his experience," said THW Managing Director Viktor Szilagyi about the 34-year-old.