THW Kiel reaches the quarterfinals – dramatic end for Hanover!

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TSV Hannover-Burgdorf is eliminated after a dramatic game in the DHB Cup against Bergischen HC. THW Kiel moves into the quarterfinals.

TSV Hannover-Burgdorf scheidet nach dramatischem Spiel im DHB-Pokal gegen Bergischen HC aus. THW Kiel zieht ins Viertelfinale ein.
TSV Hannover-Burgdorf is eliminated after a dramatic game in the DHB Cup against Bergischen HC. THW Kiel moves into the quarterfinals.

THW Kiel reaches the quarterfinals – dramatic end for Hanover!

Exciting handball events in Germany! Things got hot in the DHB Cup on November 5th, 2025. THW Kiel was able to beat HBW Balingen-Weilstetten 41:36 in the round of 16, while TSV Hannover-Burgdorf was eliminated in a dramatic duel against Bergischer HC. 40:38 after two overtime periods – the fans didn’t forget that in a hurry!

THW Kiel, who entered the tournament as defending champions, initially struggled with a balanced game. After ten minutes it was 6:6, but then the THW was able to pull away a bit and went into the half-time break with a lead of 21:17. In the second half, HBW seemed to come back briefly and got within 28:26. But Kiel remained undeterred and made another push with a 4-0 run that decisively shaped the game. Elias Ellefsen a Skipagötu was the stability factor for his team.

Drama and tragedy in Hanover

TSV Hannover-Burgdorf, on the other hand, experienced a heart-stopping final of a special kind. After being down 12:15 in the first half, the team impressed with a comeback and equalized to 28:28. The fighting spirit didn't let up, but the first overtime ended with 33:33. The result remained exciting in the second extra time until a dramatic decision finally came: Sören Steinhaus finally scored the decisive goal to make it 40:38 for the Bergischer HC, which meant the immediate end for the Hanoverians.

Looking back, the DHB Cup was a real rollercoaster ride for the teams this year. While THW Kiel continues to focus on its title, the players of TSV Hannover-Burgdorf have to digest a bitter defeat.

Quarterfinals are approaching

The draw for the quarter-finals will take place after the game between Füchse Berlin and ThSV Eisenach. The excitement in the handball heaven remains high and the fans can look forward to further exciting encounters. So the question remains open: Who will be the next team in the race for the prestigious title? The handball fever remains exciting – also on the platform kicker.de there is all further information about the cup!