Flensburg triumphs in the derby: THW Kiel suffers its first defeat of the season!

Flensburg triumphs in the derby: THW Kiel suffers its first defeat of the season!

A thrilling handball derby between the SG Flensburg-Handewitt and that THW Kiel caused exciting moments in the DAIKIN Handball Bundesliga on October 11, 2025. Flensburg kept the upper hand in an exciting match and defeated Kiel 36:34. This was the fifth derby win in a row for the Flensburg team, who also take the lead in the table.

The game took place in front of a sold-out crowd in the GP Joule Arena, where 6,300 spectators cheered. THW Kiel started off strong and led 19:16 at halftime. But after the break, Flensburg turned the game around and achieved an impressive turnaround in the second half, literally dismantling Kiel's defense.

Ups and downs throughout the game

The first half was characterized by a tactical confrontation in which the Kiel team gained a modest lead. Elias Ellefsen a Skipagötu in particular was accurate and scored 7 goals, while Lasse Möller was the most successful player of the evening on the Flensburg side with 10 goals.

But in the second half a different picture emerged. Flensburg, led by a strong Kevin Möller in goal, gave Kiel no chance to stabilize. The Kiel team tried hard, but technical errors and a few missed throws paralyzed their game. Lukas Zerbe mentioned after the game that a lack of concentration in front of the goal contributed significantly to the defeat.

The meaning of victory

The victory has enormous value for the players and the coach of SG Flensburg-Handewitt. Kevin Möller, who made crucial saves in goal, emphasized the importance of achieving this derby victory. He also referred to the competition, where SC Magdeburg could quickly overtake with a score of 11:1. With a current score of 14:2, Flensburg is now at the top of the table, while Kiel remains in second place with 13:3.

The game was characterized by intense duels, which was also reflected in the time penalties. Both teams had to record a total of 12 penalty minutes and 5 time penalties, which underlined the heated encounter. The referees Fabian Baumgart and Philipp Dinges had their hands full managing the game.

A look into the future

With the successful derby victory, the Flensburg team can now look forward to the challenges ahead, while THW Kiel has to concentrate on securing its own performance. The fans can only hope that their team can build on their performance and quickly make up for the lost points.

Life in the handball Bundesliga remains exciting. The next games will show whether Flensburg can maintain its form and whether Kiel can quickly shake off its first defeat of the season. The fans can look forward to more exciting encounters, because there is real fire in the game here!