Handball players from Leipzig still seek their inaugural win for the current season.

In a tense and physically demanding quarterfinal match, the SC DHfK Leipzig handball team emerged victorious against HSG, securing a final score of 24:25. The game, played at the Quarterback-Immobilien-Arena, was a neck-and-neck race from the start, keeping fans on the edge of their seats.

At the break, Leipzig found themselves leading 13:12, thanks in part to a strong performance by newcomer Tomas Mrkva (36) in goal. However, coach Raúl Alonso, who took over the team this season following the club's decision to part ways with former coach Runar Sigtryggsson, urged his team to stay calm and be more compact and agile. His words seemed to resonate, as the hosts presented a more aggressive performance after the resumption of the game.

Lukas Binder (32) scored Leipzig's first goal by counterattack in the 18th minute, setting the tone for the second half. HSG fought back and managed to take the lead, but Leipzig refused to give up. The team's determination paid off, as they clinched the victory in the final moments of the game.

After the game, coach Alonso expressed his satisfaction with the team's performance, urging them to "bring the same energy on the court" in their next match. Meanwhile, HSG coach Haber expressed confidence, stating that his team should "bring the same energy on the court" in their next game.

A medical emergency in the audience during the 39th minute caused a ten-minute interruption in the game, but the players and fans remained resilient, returning to the action with renewed vigour.

The featured photo of the article is titled "Beautiful Sports," capturing the intensity and passion of the game. The SC DHfK Leipzig handball team will now advance to the semi-finals, where they will face a new challenge. The team will undoubtedly be looking to build on their impressive performance in this quarterfinal match.

Handball players from Leipzig still seek their inaugural win for the current season.