WHV celebrates an important victory in the basement duel against ATSV Habenhausen!

WHV celebrates an important victory in the basement duel against ATSV Habenhausen!

On Saturday evening there was an exciting basement duel in the 3rd handball league, in which Wilhelmshavener HV celebrated its first win of the season against ATSV Habenhausen. With a final score of 27:20 (14:9), the WHV secured an important victory in the relegation battle. Despite a squad plagued by injuries, the Wilhelmshaven team showed a strong performance and mastered the challenge with flying colors. NWZonline reports that…

Particularly noteworthy was the return of Matej Kozul, who returned to the pitch after an eight-month injury break and played a key role in critical phases. Coach Christian Köhrmann praised his influence and the morale he gave his team. In an injury-ravaged squad, there were several absences during the game: Mislav Trninic and Duncan Postel collided, while Jonas Schweigart sustained a finger injury. Okke Dröge has been hit hard - he will be out for several weeks due to a torn meniscus.

A promising offspring

In the shadow of injuries, the young talents of the WHV also showed their class. Devin Hegener, just out of the A-youth, made his third division debut and even scored a goal. The game started promisingly for the hosts, who quickly took the lead with three goals. By halftime they were able to extend their lead to 14:9 and gain a solid basis for the second half.

But the game was anything but decided. ATSV Habenhausen was able to get within 18:20 before WHV took control again. Tom Frangen was the best scorer of the game with seven goals and showed that he can rely on his team in the decisive phase of the game. In the last ten minutes, the WHV only allowed one goal from their opponent and was able to successfully defend their lead.

The look into the future

However, the joy of the victory could only be a brief ray of hope, as the relegation battle remains tough. The challenges that come with injuries and squad size are anything but to be underestimated. According to a report by the VBG Injuries in handball have significant financial consequences for the clubs, which presents the WHV with an additional challenge. In the report, Professor Christoph Breuer emphasized the economic consequences of injuries, which not only affect direct sporting performance, but also the entire club financing.

The next test for the WHV is already coming up. The team will play against MT Melsungen II on March 29th and there is great hope that the injured players will be able to return soon and further strengthen the team. On Saturday, however, WHV was the one that caused cheers in the arena. A victory that gives courage despite all adversity and strengthens the belief in staying in the league. A beautiful example of how important it is to always be able to get up, even after the most difficult times.

The support of the fans, who support their team with passion and enthusiasm, remains a valuable factor. Together they will do everything they can to end the season successfully. We can only hope that the knot has now finally broken and the WHV remains on the road to success!