The handball players of the MT Melsungen show a mixed performance, but still drive a deserved victory in Bietigheim – and are now tied with the league leader from Berlin.
The Bundesliga handball players of the MT Melsungen fulfilled their duty and won the third last SG BBM Bietigheim. The North Hesse prevailed on Saturday evening with 32:28 (15:14) and thus stay in the middle of the race for the championship title. At the same time, the leaders from Berlin left one point in Erlangen (31:31), is now tied with the MT, but thanks to the better goal difference. Hannover-Burgdorf can pass Berlin and Melsungen on Sunday.
The favorite from Northern Hesse in Bietigheim still had its problems over long distances of the first half, struggling in the attack game, and was in the meantime. Only in the last minutes before the break did the guests attract something and at least went into the cabin with a one-goal tour. “The first half was a warning shot,” said MT captain Timo Kastening at Dyn that the last intensity was missing.
Now the first title chance is waiting
Criticized and improved: the guests did not act on their limit even after the change of sides, but they were now significantly more focused and used their quality advantages for a success. Nikolaj Enderleit was Melsung’s most successful throwers with seven goals. For the MT, the first title of the season will be in the Cup final Four in Cologne next weekend.
