The first ten minutes of the match tonight belongeg to the hosts (6:3, 8:5, 7:5), the balance characterized the dispute in the next five minutes (9:9/12., 11:11/14). The German Champions began to take the control over the game after 17 minutes (11:14) and went into the half break in clear advantage: 16:22.
The players coached by Alfred Gislason showed them shakily at the beginning of the second half, Nordhorm took advantage of the situation and came closer to 21:25 (36.), but Titi Omeyer (22/1 saves), in great shape like during the whole season, avoided the worst with his saves. After the scoreboard showed 22:26 (40.), Kiel played without mistake and within 6 minutes were in lead with 22:32 (45.) and left no doubts about the winner of the game. Nikola was excellent tonight (7/2 goals) and even scored twice within 40 seconds!
HSG Nordhorn-Lingen - THW Kiel: 27:38 (16:22)
HSG Nordhorn-Lingen: Gentzel (on for one 7 meter shot, no save), Katsigiannis (1.-60., 19/1 saves); Verjans, Karlsson (1), Rigterink, Friemann, Mickal (1), Weinhold (4), Przybecki (7), Sprem (4/1), Stojkovic (8/1), Szücs (2), Terwolbeck, Kalter; Coach: Lindgren
THW Kiel: Omeyer (1.-60., 22/1 saves), Michelsen (didn’t play); Andersson (3), Lundström (5), Anic (4), Lövgren (3), Ahlm (3), Weltgen (2), Zeitz (2), Karabatic (7/2), Klein (2), Jicha (6/2); Coach: Gislason
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