Home confrontation between BHC and Erlangen results in dramatic last-minute breakdown
The Bergischer HC (BHC) suffered a disappointing defeat against HC Erlangen in a thrilling Handball-Bundesliga match, with the final score reading 29:33.
For large parts of the game, the BHC held the upper hand, leading as high as 15:13 at halftime. However, Erlangen's resilient comeback in the second half turned the tide, ultimately securing the victory for the visiting team.
BHC player Fabian Gutbrod expressed his disappointment about the loss, stating, "This defeat hurts a lot. Today, we would have deserved at least one point." Coach Markus Pütz shared similar sentiments, acknowledging that "It feels heavy because we were leading until the 55th minute."
Eloy Morante Maldonado, the BHC's rear court player, was a standout performer, scoring without a miss on his first nine attempts. His ninth goal in the 42nd minute, with the score at 23:19, gave the Lions a clear advantage. Morante was awarded as the most valuable player of the previous second league season by Frank Bohmann, HBL managing director.
HC Erlangen's victory was attributed to their strategic switch to seven-against-six and a more defensive defense, as mentioned by their coach, Johannes Sellin. He also highlighted the mental strength of his team, stating, "In this cauldron, it was mentally extremely strong from my team."
The Uni Hall in Wuppertal, where 2,112 fans were present, created a genuine home atmosphere during the game, with the crowd heating up even during controversial calls. Christopher Rudeck and Lukas Diedrich made important saves during the game, which were met with cheers from the stands.
Looking ahead, the BHC will aim to bounce back in their next test, a game in Stuttgart in the coming matchday. The coach of the BHC, Markus Pütz, working together with Arnor Gunnarsson as a coaching duo, will be hoping for a better performance from their team.
Noah Beyer was successful from the outside, the seven-meter line, and after fast breaks in the same game. No new information about the game score or individual player performances was provided in this paragraph.
Despite the loss, the BHC can take pride in their performance for much of the game. As Gutbrod stated, "We were the better team for a long time." Erlangen, on the other hand, will be delighted with their hard-fought victory and the two valuable points it brought.
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