Saarlouis celebrates the seventh home win! Opladen without a chance in the derby

Saarlouis celebrates the seventh home win! Opladen without a chance in the derby

In the handball third division game on March 9, 2025, the HGS Saarlouis came closer to their wave of victory. With a convincing 35:25 victory over the TuS 82 Opladen, the Saarlanders already secured their seventh home victory in a row. Coach Philipp Kessler had set up a strong team, although the Opladen team suffered from personnel problems. The back room player Marcel Becker was missing due to injuries for Saarlouis and the guests had to replace two players during the game due to injuries.

Saarlouis started the game strong and led after 14 minutes with 10: 3. Despite all the efforts, Opladen managed to shorten to 10: 6 and 14:11 in the meantime. A short run from Saarlouis before half-time-a 4-0 run-brought the home side into the break with a 18:12 lead. After the change of sides, the HGS continued their triumphal march. In the 37th minute, the team led 22:13, which the game practically decided. Yves Kunkel and Philipp Petschick set crucial accents when they have the lead to 27:17 and 30:18.

routine performance and strong viewer resonance

The HGS Saarlouis confidently ended the game. The number of viewers of 947 underlines the great interest in the team's games. With 12 parades, goalkeeper Michael Fiedler showed an outstanding performance that the team significantly supported. Opladen's coach, Stefan Scharfenberg, expressed that the defeat was "absolutely fine" after the game, with which he recognized the clear superiority of Saarlouis. The blocking period of the players led to considerable difficulties in the ranks of the guests, which was reflected in the result.

The next challenge is already waiting for Saarlouis. As upcoming opponents, the leaders from Krefeld compete, a crucial duel for the HGS Saarlouis, which in the table occupies fifth place with 28:16 points and pursues the goal of defending it and possibly reaching fourth place. Meanwhile, the Opladeners are in seventh place with 25:19 points.

preparation for upcoming games and strategic developments

In the evening reporting, coach Philipp Kessler expressed his ambitions that five of the eight remaining games take place at home and that everyone should be won. This strategic planning gives the players additional self -confidence. Markus Baur, the future sports director, also observed the action and will take a decisive role in his new role in supporting the team.

The HGS Saarlouis not only has the potential to continue to establish themselves through sporting performance, but also through the committed support in the organization. In the current phase it becomes clear that a combination of strong individual services and a clear team spirit could pave the way for the next challenges. The upcoming games could be trend -setting for the entire course of the season.