In the duel between Elbstädter, the undefeated leader of the table prevailed with 34:26 (17:13). After their 16th win in their 16th game, Magdeburg are now at 32: 0 points. Because the Füchse Berlin failed at 26:26 (15:13) against HBW Balingen-Weilstetten, THW Kiel goes into the Christmas days as second in the table.
Bitter gives Hamburg hope for a long time
After Magdeburg’s 8: 4 lead, Hamburg coach Torsten Jansen relied on the seventh field player on his 45th birthday. Thanks to this measure and strong saves by goalkeeper Johannes Bitter, the guests came back.