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European professional handball season developments
Overview
The 2026/27 Handball-Bundesliga season has seen significant movement at the top of the standings. THW Kiel, under new head coach Börge Lund, has maintained strong momentum, including a dramatic 37-36 victory against Rhein-Neckar Löwen decided by a last-second Eric Johansson penalty. Kiel recently secured a 36:31 win against HC Erlangen, fueled by nine goals from Lukas Zerbe, which allowed them to overtake SG Flensburg-Handewitt to claim the top spot in the league.
SG Flensburg-Handewitt previously held a perfect record, but the competitive landscape has expanded with SC Magdeburg securing a decisive 31:23 away win against Rhein-Neckar Löwen, led by Omar Ingi Magnusson. Other recent results include Bergischer HC earning their first home victory of the season with a 26:25 win over HC Hamburg.
Off the court, THW Kiel goalkeeper Andreas Wolff remains under scrutiny, facing a reported 2,500 euro fine from the Handball-Bundesliga (HBL) for his public criticism of officiating following the North Derby. Meanwhile, preparations for the upcoming Handball World Championship in Germany are underway; DHB President Andreas Michelmann reported that approximately 75 percent of tickets have already been sold, with a target of exceeding 90 percent.
Entities
THW Kiel · Andreas Wolff · Domen Makuc · TBV Lemgo Lippe · Füchse Berlin
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 4 SOURCES] The match ended in a 31:31 draw.
- [● 4 SOURCES] A video review disallowed a potential winning goal by Julian Köster for Kiel in the final seconds.
- [● 4 SOURCES] Flensburg remains at the top of the table over Kiel due to goal difference, with both teams having 11:1 points.
- [● 4 SOURCES] Domen Makuc was the top scorer for Kiel with nine goals.
- [● 4 SOURCES] Aymeric Minne and Simon Pytlick each scored seven goals for Flensburg.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The match drew 10,285 spectators.
- [● 2 SOURCES] THW Kiel defeated Rhein-Neckar Löwen 37-36 in a handball match.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Eric Johansson scored the winning penalty shot in the final three seconds of the game.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] THW Kiel goalkeeper Andreas Wolff is reportedly facing a 2,500 euro fine from the HBL.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The fine is due to Wolff's public criticism of referees following a match against SG Flensburg-Handewitt in September.
Timeline
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[SPORTS] 9 sourcesHandball-Bundesliga: Bergischer HC and SC Magdeburg secure key victories
Bergischer HC, SC Magdeburg, and THW Kiel all secured important wins in the Handball-Bundesliga, with Magdeburg and Kiel moving into key positions in the standings.
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[SPORTS] 4 sourcesTHW Kiel edges Rhein-Neckar Löwen 37-36 in dramatic handball victory
THW Kiel defeated Rhein-Neckar Löwen 37-36 with a last-second penalty by Eric Johansson. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Andreas Wolff reportedly faces an HBL fine for criticizing referees.
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[SPORTS] 3 sourcesGerman handball features Bundesliga action and World Championship preparations
German handball news covers upcoming Bundesliga matches involving THW Kiel and Füchse Berlin, alongside DHB President Andreas Michelmann's updates on ticket sales for the upcoming World Championship.
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[SPORTS] 4 sourcesTHW Kiel defeats VfL Gummersbach in Handball-Bundesliga
THW Kiel defeated VfL Gummersbach 29-26 in the Handball-Bundesliga, overcoming a halftime deficit behind strong performances from goalkeeper Andreas Wolff and scorer Domen Makuc.
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[SPORTS] 20 sourcesTHW Kiel and Flensburg-Handewitt draw 31-31 after controversial video review
A controversial video review disallowed a last-second winning goal for THW Kiel in the North Derby against Flensburg-Handewitt, resulting in a 31-31 draw and widespread criticism of the officiating.
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[SPORTS] 5 sourcesTHW Kiel and SG Flensburg-Handewitt face off in 117th North Derby
THW Kiel and SG Flensburg-Handewitt face off in the 117th North Derby with both teams holding perfect 10:0 records in the Handball-Bundesliga.
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[SPORTS] 26 sourcesGerman sports: Kiel leads handball and Hertha tops 2. Bundesliga
German sports updates: THW Kiel leads the Handball-Bundesliga, Hertha BSC tops the 2. Bundesliga, and FC Bayern women extend their unbeaten streak to 45 matches.
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[SPORTS] 3 sourcesTHW Kiel secures early Handball-Bundesliga victories
THW Kiel secured early wins in the Handball-Bundesliga against TBV Lemgo Lippe and SG Bietigheim, driven by strong performances from Domen Makuc and goalkeeper Hendrik Wolff.
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[SPORTS] 19 sourcesHandball-Bundesliga season opens with wins for THW Kiel and Füchse Berlin
The Handball-Bundesliga season opened with THW Kiel defeating TBV Lemgo Lippe 35:27 and Füchse Berlin securing a 33:31 win over MT Melsungen.
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[SPORTS] 2 sourcesHC Hard hosts ALPLA Sommercup with THW Kiel, TBV Lemgo Lippe and HC Kriens-Luzern
HC Hard hosts the 2026 ALPLA Sommercup in Austria, featuring THW Kiel, TBV Lemgo Lippe and HC Kriens‑Luzern in a knockout handball tournament with top European stars.
Sources
abendblatt.de · about-drinks.com · allgaeuer-anzeigeblatt.de · allgaeuer-zeitung.de · apach57.fr · berliner-abendblatt.de · berliner-zeitung.de · bietigheimerzeitung.de · bild.de · bsvlimbach.de · deister-echo.de · dhk-flensborg.de · dorstenerzeitung.de · europamester.dk · faz.net · germandailynews.com · gn-online.de · handball-varel.de · handball.esv1927.de · hbold.dk · hellwegeranzeiger.de · hentbolhaber.net · hsg-wittlich.de · it-boltwise.de · koelner.de · leinetal24.de · lomazoma.com · merkur.de · mobil.zeit.de · newsfeed.zeit.de · oberberg-aktuell.de · onetz.de · ostseewelle.de · radioarabella.de · radiohamburg.de · radiokoeln.de · rbb24.de · rhein-neckar-loewen.de · saarbruecker-zeitung.de · salzkammergut-rundblick.at · scdhfk-handball.de · sg-flensburg-handewitt.de · sport-stimme.de · sport.de · sport.t-online.de · sportbild.bild.de · sportnews-hildesheim.de · sportschau.de
This summary has been updated 14 times: see revision history