Hildesheim thrilled in the derby: dominant win against Söhre!

Hildesheim thrilled in the derby: dominant win against Söhre!

An exciting derby took place in Hildesheim on November 1st, 2025, when HC Eintracht Hildesheim defeated Sportfreunde Söhre with 26:16 (12:5) in the sold-out Volksbank Arena. In front of 2,450 enthusiastic spectators, the duel between the two rivals was a real spectacle.

The start of the game couldn't have gone better for Hildesheim. After just ten minutes they were leading 5-0 and thus immediately sent a strong signal. Leon Krka, who shined in goal, recorded a whopping 21 saves, including 13 in the first half. Tom Hanel scored the first goal for the guests from Söhre, but this came at a time when the game was already clearly leaning towards Hildesheim.

The course of the game

The hosts from Hildesheim extended their lead to 12:5 by halftime. Coach Daniel Deutsch and his team showed that they have the ability to extend their lead even after the break. Right at the start of the second half, Hildesheim increased the lead to 15:5 in the 34th minute.

In order to shorten the deficit, the Sportfreunde Söhre tried a seventh field player, but were unable to benefit from the tactic. Hildesheim used the comfortable lead to distribute the burden across several shoulders. A highlight of the game was the comeback of Jorit Reshöft, who was back on the field after a long injury break.

Although Hildesheim had to struggle with technical errors in the final phase, the victory remained safe. Söhre tried to make the result a little more friendly with late goals, but the deficit was too big.

The city of Hildesheim

Hildesheim, a charming city in southern Lower Saxony, is not only known for its handball sport. It is located about 30 kilometers southeast of Hanover and has around 98,510 inhabitants (as of 2024). The city has a lot to offer with its historical buildings and UNESCO world heritage sites, such as the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption and the monastery church of St. Michaelis. Life is good here, and the numerous cultural events, such as the Hildesheim shooting and folk festival, attract many visitors.

The economic landscape is characterized by well-known companies, including Robert Bosch GmbH and the St. Bernward Hospital, which contribute to the regional importance of the city. Hildesheim is also active in the area of ​​sports: In addition to HC Eintracht Hildesheim, there is also VfV Borussia 06 Hildesheim in football and a white water sports facility for canoe slalom and white water sports.

With excellent connections to the A7 motorway and Hildesheim main train station, which is also an ICE stop, the city's transport connections are top. Whether for a handball game or a visit to the historic city, Hildesheim has a lot to offer and is well on its way to continuing to be highly popular in the sporting and cultural sectors in the future.

Overall, this derby victory for HC Eintracht Hildesheim was further proof of the team's strength and Daniel Deutsch's good training work, which clearly paid off.

For further information about this exciting game and the city of Hildesheim, please refer to Handball World and Wikipedia.