Overview
- Lukas Jörgensen led Flensburg's offense with 10 goals, while Kevin Möller made 16 crucial saves in goal.
- Despite missing key players Simon Pytlick, Kay Smits, and Benjamin Buric, Flensburg showcased depth and resilience, including 17-year-old goalkeeper Catalin Haidu stepping in.
- THW Kiel, without Nikola Bilyk due to injury, fought hard, with goalkeeper Tomas Mrkva scoring a field-length goal just before halftime.
- The match was played in front of a sold-out crowd of 6,300, underscoring the rivalry's significance in German handball.
- Flensburg's win brings them closer to THW Kiel in the league standings, intensifying the competition for higher rankings in the Bundesliga.