Hamburg handball players outwit the lion-hearted opponents.

In an intense and evenly matched duel, HSV Hamburg emerged victorious against Rhein-Neckar Lions with a score of 33:30. The game, played in the Sporthalle Hamburg, was a classy performance by the home team, marked by a passionately played, highly concentrated, and virtually error-free performance.

Goalkeeper Robin Haug played a pivotal role in the second half, making 7 saves, including a crucial saved penalty, contributing significantly to the victory. Captain Niklas Weller attributed the win to a "good feeling" before the game and HSV Hamburg's history of wins against the Lions.

HSV Hamburg's offensive line was in fine form, with Nicolaj Jørgensen and Frederik Bo Andersen leading the charge. Jørgensen scored 7 goals, while Andersen contributed 7 goals and 2 assists. Moritz Sauter and Jacob Lassen also made significant contributions, scoring 5 goals each and making 5 assists respectively. Lassen, who will join Rhein-Neckar Lions in the summer of 2026, put up a strong performance against his future club.

Dani Baijens, who left HSV Hamburg for Paris Saint-Germain in 2024 and joined the Lions this season, scored five of his six goals in the first half. However, he ultimately fell short against his former teammates. Lions coach Maik Machulla grumbled a compliment about Jacob Lassen's performance.

The win brings HSV Hamburg 4 points and sixth place in the table. The team will face Füchse Berlin next Sunday, September 21, 2025, in a Handball-Bundesliga game starting at 12:30 PM. The HSV Hamburg team will also face record champions THW Kiel in their next game, promising another challenging and exciting encounter.

Torsten Jansen, coach of HSV Hamburg, praised his team for their good performance, particularly their fast break game and low error count. The victory was witnessed by 2579 spectators, with nearly 1000 seats empty. Despite the relatively small crowd, the atmosphere was electric, reflecting the passion and determination of the HSV Hamburg team.