Overview
- Leipzig beat fellow relegated GWD Minden 24–23 after Franz Semper scored the decisive goal in the final seconds of the match.
- New signing Anadin Suljakovic anchored the win with a high number of saves, while Minden keeper Malte Semisch also produced a strong performance.
- Minden coach Aaron Ziercke used a timeout with two seconds left to try a long‑range play that ended with Suljakovic saving the desperation throw.
- The match drew 3,531 fans to the Quarterback Immobilien Arena and exposed offensive issues for both sides that they must fix over the 34‑match season.
- Monday’s result gives Leipzig early momentum as a recently relegated side, and the club faces a quick turnaround with an away game at TV Großwallstadt in four days.