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SC Magdeburg Overpowers HC Elbflorenz 40:24 in Sold-Out Preseason Friendly

Riding the momentum of their Champions League victory, SC Magdeburg set a relentless pace that laid bare the challenge Elbflorenz must meet before the regular season.

Oliver Seidler (Dresden, 71) und Elvar Oern Jonsson (Magdeburg, 19) im Zweikampf
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Overview

  • SC Magdeburg defeated HC Elbflorenz 40:24 before 1,200 fans at the sold-out SWH.arena in Halle.
  • The reigning Champions League winners raced to a 20:14 halftime lead through rapid ball movement and clinical finishing.
  • SCM goalkeepers shone with Robin Cantegrel recording five first-half saves and Nikola Portner making crucial stops after the break.
  • HC Elbflorenz coach André Haber said his team was caught off guard by Magdeburg’s early speed and needed sharper finishing in the second half.
  • The lopsided result highlighted the gap between top-tier and second-division handball while giving Elbflorenz valuable insights for its season preparations.