The Hall O2 was full, and over 13,000 people were waiting for the first title Champion of Germany. This finally happened after the final whistle in the game against Gummersbach, which the home won with 35:30, when it became clear that matematically HSV is the new champion. It was the first title in the history of the team, and after years of investments in the club, finally HSV managed to leave Kiel, RNL and the others behind them. Rudolph and Schwalb were delighted with the success, and so were all the players.
They played a magnificent season, losing only twice, in the first round to Goppingen, and few rounds ago to THW Kiel, but which was rather unimportant game. A great deal of the title goes to the splendid work of the Croatian trio, Vori, Duvnjak and Lackovic. Bitter was also spectacular on the goal, Gille played outstandingly after coming back from injury, while Lijewski and Lindberg were amazing. Now a short break comes, and then the next chance for this great squad is the Champions League Final Four in Koln, where they will have the opportunity to win for the first time this most prestigious title in Europe.
The current standings are as follows: HSV 56, Kiel, RN Löwen and Füchse Berlin 49, Göppingen 44 (+1), Flensburg 40, Magdeburg 39 (-1), Lemgo 34, Gummersbach 32…
photo: hsvhandball.com
In addition,a short clip of the atmosphere in Hamburg… (click the underlined ‘Hamburg Celebration’ in order to see it)
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