Overview
- ThSV Eisenach overturned a 16–14 halftime deficit with a 6–1 surge to seize a 20–17 lead and never trailed again.
- Veteran goalkeeper Silvio Heinevetter finished with nine saves, including a 7‑meter stop on Kai Häfner in the 47th minute.
- Felix Aellen scored seven and Vincent Büchner eight to pace the hosts’ attack after early issues against TVB Stuttgart’s varied offense.
- Visiting coach Misha Kaufmann was loudly booed on his return, while Stuttgart returnees Simone Mengon and Ivan Snajder drove the early edge.
- The club confirmed Walz’s deal through 2028 as Stuttgart’s Häfner reached 2,000 Handball‑Bundesliga goals.