The roles of the favorites are clear, but SC Magdeburg's cup semi-final against Bergischer HC will not be a walkover. "We already know what to expect. The last game clearly showed that. Why should it be any different in the cup?" said SCM head coach Bennet Wiegert ahead of the final four in Cologne. In the German Handball League, the leaders won their away game at BHC in March by the narrow margin of 27:25.
Bergischer HC had SCM "on the brink of defeat"
"The BHC will take a lot from this, because they had us almost on the brink of defeat there. The short trip to Cologne is anything but an easy draw. Nevertheless, we're really looking forward to it," said Wiegert and added in view of the preparation for the game on Saturday (6:45 p.m./Dyn): "It's not bad at all to have this level of experience."
Because SCM and Füchse Berlin, who have to face TBV Lemgo in the semi-final, are clear favorites. They don't want to push that away. "Maybe we've worked for that over the course of the season. Cups, even across all sports, not just in handball, always have special things in store, always. That's why it's always challenging what happens on a weekend at a neutral venue," said Wiegert.
