Berlin beat reigning champions for another chance at trophy
Füchse Berlin defeated SC Magdeburg 40-35 in the TruckScout24 EHF FINAL4 semi-final to secure a place in the championship match. According to match records, the victory provides Berlin a second consecutive opportunity to win the trophy after losing to Magdeburg in the final last year.
How did Füchse Berlin secure the win over SC Magdeburg?
Berlin established an early lead in a high-tempo game that saw 17 combined goals in the first quarter. The team held a two-goal advantage at the break, with Mathias Gidsel and Lasse Andersson leading the attack and goalkeeper Lasse Ludwig recording several key saves.
SC Magdeburg, the reigning champions, mounted a comeback in the second half. They narrowed a four-goal deficit in the 34th minute to tie the score by the 45th minute and briefly took the lead four minutes later.
Goalkeeper Dejan Milosavljev shifted the momentum in the final 10 minutes. Milosavljev recorded four saves, including one with his head, and stopped Matthias Musche and Felix Claar. Berlin increased their lead to five goals two minutes before the end, and Milosavljev scored a goal in the final minute to seal the win.
What records were broken during the semi-final?
The game tied the record for the most goals scored in the regular time of a TruckScout24 EHF FINAL4 match. The 75 total goals match the previous record set during the 2019 3/4 placement match between Barça and Kielce, which also ended 40-35.
Individual performances were led by Mathias Gidsel for Berlin, who scored 9 goals on 12 attempts, and Ómar Ingi Magnússon for Magdeburg, who scored 9 goals on 11 attempts.
What happens next for Füchse Berlin?
Berlin now advances to the final, where they may attempt to secure their first Champions League trophy. Because they lost to Magdeburg in the final last year, this match represents a possible chance for redemption.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of the semi-final?
Füchse Berlin defeated SC Magdeburg 40-35.
Who were the top scorers in the match?
Mathias Gidsel (Berlin) and Ómar Ingi Magnússon (Magdeburg) both scored 9 goals.
How many people attended the game?
The game had a record attendance of 20,122 spectators.
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