DJK Unitas celebrates a clear victory against OSC Rheinhausen - relegation battle is raging!

DJK Unitas celebrates a clear victory against OSC Rheinhausen - relegation battle is raging!

On March 17, 2025, an exciting duel in the third division took place in handball in the hall on Adlerstrasse. The DJK Unitas Haan received the OSC Rheinhausen for a game that put home fans in a celebration mood. In the end, the home side won with 30:16, after a half -time lead of 13: 8. After the final whistle, the Unitas players said goodbye to the spectators and waved into the crowd while the mood in the audience was euphoric. A contingent of the fanatical supporters sang songs to celebrate the successful appearance of their team.

On the other hand, the mood at OSC Rheinhausen was much more depressed. The association already received the fifth defeat in a row, which increases the concerns about relegation in the third division. The current season is particularly challenging for Rheinhausen because up to six teams from the regional league can descend. The team is under pressure because the competition is strong and they could settle in the relegation zone.

relegation in danger

The current table constellation in the third division makes you take notice. Unitas Haan is in tenth place with 18 points, while the OSC Rheinhausen, which is located with the same score in seventh place, is also at risk. The BTB Aachen can be found in ninth place with the same number of points. Thirteen other teams compete for the best places in the league. Tusem Essen II was able to improve its position in midfield by being successful against Bergischer HC II, the last one.

In the 2024/25 season, the third division of men with 64 teams in four seasons is an exciting competition. The seasons-North East, North-West, South and South-West-are each composed of 16 teams. The placements are determined in the first and second half of the season. The mode is designed in such a way that the first two teams of each season are qualified for the promotion round, from which two teams can climb into the higher league. The three last places each group have to go to the regional league, so that a total of 12 relegated teams are expected this season, provided none of the regional league decides to climb.

The current situation makes the upcoming games decisive for all teams. A victory or defeat can have a huge impact on the placements and the course of the league. In the third division, the pressure has grown exponentially, especially for the teams that are in the relegation battle. While the Unitas Haan can look forward to the convincing victory, the OSC Rheinhausen urgently has to work on its performance so as not to experience the sad descent. According to dhb.de it remains exciting how the table will develop in the remaining games.