Hameln defeats Achim/Baden: Afferde Fortress remains undefeated!

Hameln defeats Achim/Baden: Afferde Fortress remains undefeated!

On October 12, 2025, VfL Hameln once again demonstrated its dominance in the regional league and defeated SG Achim/Baden 34:27. In the now legendary sports hall in Afferde, the team led by coach Marc Siegesmund remains unbeaten with 18 home games in a row. This impressive result underlines VfL Hameln's position as a serious contender for the top of the league, while SG Achim/Baden has to think about their season so far after this defeat.

The game started with an exciting first half. VfL got off to a strong start and led 17:12 at halftime. Tim Jürgens and Janne Siegesmund were particularly crucial for Hameln. Jürgens scored a total of 9 goals, four of them from the seven-yard box, while Siegesmund was just as strong and contributed 7 goals. Goalkeeper Cedric Jürgens also put in an outstanding performance, while after the game SG coach Florian Schacht identified his team's 28 mistakes as the main cause of the defeat, 16 of which were in the first half alone.

Performance and injuries

The SG showed a little rebellion in the second half, but was unable to reduce the deficit. Fiete Esser injured his head during the game and a possible concussion is feared. A significant five-goal deficit at halftime proved difficult to overcome. In the 22nd minute, the SG was still close when Noah Dreyer scored the goal to make it 11:12, but Hameln quickly pulled away again. Schacht praised Hameln's performance and described them as a solid team, while criticizing his own team for their underperformance.

For SG Achim/Baden, the upcoming task against SV Beckdorf on October 25th is a Herculean task. Schacht hopes that this defeat could be educational for his boys and that it will help them perform better in the next games.

Injury management in focus

Injuries are a constant companion in competitive sports, and current studies focus intensively on the psychosocial aspects of injury diagnosis and treatment. A study shows that athletes often suppress pain symptoms in order not to miss a competition. This tendency can be observed not only in handball, but also in other sports. The effects of this culture can cause long-term health problems. A comprehensive analysis of injury management strategies and communication between athletes, coaches and physicians is necessary to better understand and respond to the psychological and physical stresses of sport.

The current situation in handball and the associated challenges are ongoing topics for both players and coaches and suggest that a certain change in mindsets and the way in which injuries are dealt with is necessary to ensure the long-term health of athletes.

So we can be curious to see how the teams perform in the coming weeks and what lessons will be learned from the games so far. VfL Hameln is continuing its winning streak, while SG Achim/Baden will do everything in its power to learn from the mistakes they have made.

For further details about the game and the associated developments, check out the reports from Dewezet and Weser courier to.