TBV Lemgo Lippe Stuns Füchse Berlin, Climbs Bundesliga Standings
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A dramatic victory over defending champions Füchse Berlin has propelled TBV Lemgo Lippe into the top four of the DAIKIN Men’s Handball Bundesliga. Lemgo Lippe secured a 34-33 win on November 30, marking their third consecutive league victory and a significant leap in the standings.
Lemgo Lippe’s triumph over Füchse Berlin at the Max-Schmeling-Halle in Berlin, Germany, represents a watershed moment for the club, ending a 15-year drought of victories on Berlin soil. The win elevates Lemgo Lippe to fourth place with 10 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses (21 points), while simultaneously halting Berlin’s three-game winning streak and dropping them to fifth place with 10 wins and 4 losses (20 points).
First-Half Dominance Sets the Stage
The match began with a flurry of goals from Berlin’s Lasse Andersson, who quickly put his team ahead. However, Lemgo Lippe responded swiftly, regaining the lead thanks to early strikes from Carstensen, who scored the team’s first three goals. A pivotal moment in the first half came when Lemgo Lippe’s goalkeeper, Constantin Möstl, blocked a 7-meter throw from Tim Freihöfer, contributing to a 16-14 lead at halftime.
Second-Half Battle and Goalkeeping Heroics
Lemgo Lippe continued to build on their advantage early in the second half, with Tim Suton scoring off a well-placed pass in the 44th minute, extending the lead to 25-22. Berlin, spurred on by Mathias Gidsel’s eight goals, mounted a fierce comeback, narrowing the gap to 26-25 in the 46th minute.
The game remained intensely competitive, with the score tied at 31-31 in the 57th minute. It was at this critical juncture that Möstl once again proved his worth, blocking a shot from Tobias Grøndahl. Immediately following the save, Hendrik Wagner intercepted the ball, pushing Lemgo Lippe ahead 33-31. Wagner then sealed the victory with a crucial goal in the final attack, completing the 34-33 scoreline. Wagner finished as the team’s top scorer with eight goals.
Coach Kehrmann Praises Team Performance
Following the hard-fought win, Lemgo Lippe’s coach, Florian Kehrmann, expressed his delight. “I’ve been managing Lemgo for a while, and I’m really happy that we were able to win in Berlin for the first time today,” he stated on the club’s website. “I’m proud of our players for playing so amazingly well today. We had the advantage of being able to constantly rotate players and provide new stimulation. Also, the decisive factor in the game was that we prevented Berlin from going for fast breaks. We had the advantage of having more time to prepare than Berlin, but even so, the players did well. “I’m really proud of him for showing such a great performance,” he added.
The victory underscores Lemgo Lippe’s growing strength in the Bundesliga and sets the stage for an exciting remainder of the 2025/26 season.
