SC Magdeburg remains unbeaten in the Champions League. GOG Håndbold achieved their fourth win in their fourth game – also thanks to an improvement after the break.
Defending champion SC Magdeburg remains flawless in the Champions League. Coach Bennet Wiegert’s team won the Danish representative GOG Håndbold with 39:30 (18:16). Omar Ingi Magnusson was Magdeburg’s best shooter with eleven goals.
Magdeburg only wobbles briefly
The first few minutes were characterized by numerous failed attempts on both sides: GOG hit the woodwork several times, Magdeburg was denied by the opposing goalkeeper, but still led (3:1/8th minute). Both teams then increased their hit rate, Magdeburg was unable to pull away and GOG finally equalized (8:8/16th). The SCM had disadvantages in the goalkeeper duel, made a few technical errors and fell behind (12:13/24.) – but was able to correct this with a double strike seconds before the break.
Game decided after a 7-0 run
GOG missed their first attacks after the break and Magdeburg doubled their lead (20:16/32nd). However, the Green-Reds were unable to break away any further; the Danes quickly regained their accuracy. However, the hosts sometimes played with the seventh outfield player and also conceded a goalkeeper goal from Magdeburg’s Matej Mandic (27:23/43.). Magdeburg took advantage of saves by the SCM keeper (eleven in total) and mistakes by the hosts to decide the game with a 7-0 run (35:24/52.). Afterwards, GOG only managed some cosmetic results.
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