Overview
- The away victory leaves VfL fifth on 17:7 points, one point behind Füchse Berlin and THW Kiel.
- Despite four early technical errors and nine by halftime, eight first‑half saves by Bertram Obling, including two seven‑meter stops, preserved a 14:14 interval.
- Reserve goalkeeper Dominik Kuzmanovic delivered a 50% save rate in the closing phase to secure the result.
- Captain Julian Köster scored five goals and steadied the team down the stretch.
- Play was halted for roughly ten minutes in the second half due to a medical emergency in the Gummersbach fan block, with local reports later noting the supporter was comparatively well.