Doosan Handball Win: Kim Yeon-bin’s Key Goal | 5-Game Streak Ends

by Liam O'Connor Sports Editor

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Doosan Handball Team Secures Nail-biting Victory Over SK in H-League Clash

doosan Handball, the defending champions, ended a five-game winless streak with a thrilling 28-27 victory over SK in a tightly contested match held at SK Hawks Arena in Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province, on Thursday. The win allows Doosan to maintain its fourth-place standing in the men’s division of the H-League, now with a record of 3 wins, 1 draw, and 5 losses (7 points).

Early dominance Sets the Tone

Doosan established control early in the game, showcasing an aggressive offensive strategy. Within the first eight minutes, a surge of goals from Lee Han-sol, Lee Seong-min, and kim Tae-woong propelled the team to a 4-0 lead, concurrently stifling SK’s initial attacks. While SK managed to tie the score at 6-6 thanks to goals from Kim Dong-cheol, Doosan quickly regained the upper hand with consecutive scores from Kim Tae-woong and Kim Yeon-bin, extending thier lead to 10-7. The first half concluded with Doosan holding a 15-12 advantage.

Did you know? – Handball courts are 40 meters long and 20 meters wide, similar in size to a basketball court.

second Half Battle and Dramatic Finish

The second half unfolded as a back-and-forth struggle, with SK consistently challenging Doosan’s lead. The teams battled through five ties before the final minutes, and SK even managed a brief 26-27 lead with just over two minutes remaining. Though, Doosan demonstrated resilience, refusing to concede defeat. Kim Tae-woong swiftly equalized the score at 27-27, setting the stage for a dramatic conclusion.

The decisive moment arrived with just 17 seconds left on the clock. Kim Yeon-bin calmly slotted home the winning goal, putting Doosan ahead 28-27. The victory was than emphatically secured as goalkeeper Kim shin-hak blocked a crucial 9-meter shot from SK’s Park Si-woo, solidifying the one-point win.

Pro tip – Handball players can run with the ball for a maximum of three steps before they must pass or shoot.

Key Performances Drive Doosan to Victory

Lee Seong-min led Doosan’s offensive charge with an remarkable seven goals, while Kim Tae-woong and Kim Yeon-bin each contributed five goals. The defensive efforts were anchored by Kim Shin-hak, who recorded an outstanding 10 saves, proving instrumental in securing the win.

Doosan had previously faced a challenging stretch with four consecutive games without a win (1 draw, 3 losses), making this victory a crucial turning point and laying the groundwork for a potential rebound in the second round of the league.

Reader question – A 9-meter line is a key element in handball, marking the distance from which players can shoot directly at the goal.

MVP Reflects on team Spirit

Lee Seong-min,named the Most Valuable Player,expressed relief and gratitude following the hard-fought win. “I was worried as the atmosphere was low after losing in the last Chungnam Provincial Office game,” he said. “the team came together and prepared well, but we won, so I am grateful to my teammates. The coach and my teammates told me to throw hard and not feel pressured,so I threw,and I am happy that I got a good result.” He added, “The remaining players (excluding injuries) worked hard to get this far, and we will finish the second round well and show what Doosan is like.”

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