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Dessau Faces Relegation in June 29 Replay Over Extra Player

Critics say the late-ordered rematch forced vacationing players back for a do-or-die showdown following a rule breach

Das Team aus Dessau bejubelt den Sieg
Uwe Jungandreas, Cheftrainer des Dessau Roßlauer HV, auf dem Spielfeld.

Overview

  • Dessau fielded an extra player in the closing seconds of its April 27 game, leading the DHB Bundesgericht on June 12 to overturn the result and set a replay for June 29.
  • Dessau won 28:27 in the original match but must now beat TuSEM Essen in the replay to avoid relegation to the 3rd Liga.
  • Preparations are strained by the departure of coach Uwe Jungandreas, players on overseas vacations and a slimmed-down squad.
  • Olympic refereeing duo Robert Schulze and Tobias Tönnies have been appointed to officiate the season’s most consequential fixture.
  • HC Elbflorenz, EHV Aue and HBL chief Frank Bohmann have criticized the late replay decision and urged improvements in protest procedures.