Benfica equalizes at the last second
In a highly exciting game in Portugal’s capital, Omar Ingi Magnusson was the top scorer for Magdeburg with twelve goals. Five-time German international Ole Rahmel was the most successful for Benfica with eleven goals. Rahmel scored reliably, especially from the seven-meter line. In a dramatic final phase, Benfica only managed to equalize to 32:32 in the very last second.
Hernandez drives Magdeburg to despair
Encouraged by their vociferous fans, the Portuguese then took the title in extra time. This was also due to the fact that Magdeburg, despite the best chances, repeatedly failed due to the outstanding Benfica goalkeeper Sergey Hernandez. Nevertheless, Magdeburg can crown an exceptional season on Thursday. In the Bundesliga game against relegation candidate Balingen, a draw would then be enough for coach Bennet Wiegert’s team to secure their second German championship after 2001.
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