Overview
- Magdeburg advanced with a dominant away win over second-tier Großwallstadt in the Pokal round of 16.
- SCM led 23:11 at halftime after a fast 3:0 start and a decisive five-goal burst before the break.
- Coach Bennet Wiegert criticized phases as "Ergebnismanagement" during a timeout, pushing for sharper play.
- Philipp Weber top-scored with eight goals, with Albin Lagergren contributing six.
- The emphatic result contrasts with last season’s narrow Achtelfinale exit to THW Kiel as Magdeburg target a deeper run.