Foxes Berlin celebrate tedious start to the season - offensive shines, defensive wobbles

Foxes Berlin celebrate tedious start to the season - offensive shines, defensive wobbles

The Foxes Berlin won a remarkable victory at the start of the handball Bundesliga, but had to go to the limit. It was an exciting duel when they competed against THSV Eisenach and the final result of 41:35 reflects the effort of the game. After the game, coach Jaron Siewert expressed his relief that his team in Eisenach, a place known for his heated atmosphere, could exist. "Of course we are relieved to have passed this hell.

The Berlin offensive department played an outstanding role and presented the opposing defense against enormous challenges. Mathias Gidsel, who was awarded world handball player last season, was the decisive factor for victory with twelve goals. Next to him, the young left winger Tim Freihofer, who had an impressive hit rate of 100 % - tried - twelve goals from twelve. "It could probably have been the best game. Of course I am pleased if I can call up such a performance and can help the team," said the 22-year-old about his performance.

defensive problems of the foxes

Despite the impressive offensive fireworks, there is a large problem child: the defensive of the foxes. "41 hits are also incredibly good. But we get too many in the back," said Freihofer and thus represented the problem. In particular, there was no vote in the defense, which led to numerous goals. Max Darj was injured and newcomer Lukas Herburger still has difficulty to put himself into the team, which was clearly noticeable.

"There are so many duels, one-against-one situations, where we did not always consistently closed," Siewert explained the challenges on the defensive. Despite the amount of the victory, the coach was self -critical and emphasized that the host Eisenach, as a strong team, set good tasks. "They do that really well, are extremely well-tampered there. Not comparable to other teams," the Fuchse coach praised the opponent and recognized that the game was not a self-runner.

The challenging victory in Eisenach cost the team a lot of energy. "The victory cost a lot of strength," noted Freihöfer. But there is little time to recover, because another important game is on the plan on Thursday: the start of the Champions League against the Hungarian top team Veszprém HC. The kick -off takes place at 8.45 p.m. Gidsel was optimistic: "I am really looking forward to the opportunity to show us there". After eleven years of abstinence from the European top, the incentive to prove itself against international opponents is great.

The start of the season was successful, even if it is associated with challenges. In a league in which both offensive and defensive strength are required, the Foxes Berlin will have to prove in the upcoming games that they can get the problems in defense under control while they are also playing their offensive qualities. The entire handball community is eagerly awaiting the next encounter and how the foxes will develop. The question remains whether you will find the balance to be successful in this competitive season.