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Magdeburg Rolls Past California Eagles 50–20 to Open Super Globe, Sharjah Next

With only group winners plus one runner-up reaching the semifinals, each group game now carries outsized stakes for Magdeburg.

Overview

  • The Champions League holders routed the North American champions 50:20, leading 28:10 at halftime in Cairo.
  • Lukas Mertens top-scored with 11 goals as Bennet Wiegert kept a firm, win-every-game approach in his lineup decisions.
  • The opener was played before largely empty stands at the New Capital Sports Hall.
  • Group A concludes Sunday against UAE champion Sharjah SC at 14:30, with top spot key because only group winners plus the best runner-up reach the semifinals.
  • Live coverage is available on Dyn’s stream, with the IHF’s YouTube channel also carrying tournament matches.