The handball players of Aalsmeer were much too strong in their own home for fellow provincial Volendam. In Sporthal de Bloemhof, the reigning national champion beat the losing finalist 39-33.
“It seemed easy, but it was not as easy as people think”, Aalsmeer coach Bert Bouwer nuanced. The people of Aalsmeer have some personnel problems and they will start training again on January 2nd. “We still have some work to do. They have to take very good care of themselves and not take too many turkeys or other treats,” said Bouwer.
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Because of the win, Aalsmeer is doing good business in the BENE-League and they already seem certain of playing in the Final Four. The North Hollanders are third with 26 points from 17 matches and are four points clear of the number four.
Too many goals against
Volendam coach Geert Hinskens had a painful evening. “We conceded a lot of goals. That was the problem of the evening. We can’t get a grip on it and I didn’t think the keepers behind them were very strong today. Then you get 39 against and then it becomes very difficult to win a match. win”, was Hinskens’ analysis afterwards.
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Volendam is seventh in the BENE League with 18 points from 17 matches and the chances are very small that the team from Volendam will qualify for the Final Four.