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HC Schmiden/Oeffingen shortly before relegation: The pressure is growing!
HC Schmiden/Oeffingen loses crucial home game against TSV Ismaning in the promotion round to the third league.
HC Schmiden/Oeffingen shortly before relegation: The pressure is growing!
On May 29, 2025, HC Schmiden/Oeffingen suffered a bitter defeat in the home game against TSV Ismaning. With a final score of 23:29, the team and especially captain Maike Kienzlen were very disappointed. This was the third defeat in the fourth of six games in the promotion round to the third division. The difficult situation raises the question of whether promotion is still realistic, as the players are now under increased pressure.
Coach Sebastian Scovenna of TSV Ismaning emphasized after the game that his team only needed one more win to avoid being overtaken by Schmiden/Oeffingen. The direct comparison, which is crucial in the event of a tie, also gives Ismaning an advantage. The first leg had already ended 27:26 in Ismaninger's favor, which further complicated the situation for HC Schmiden/Oeffingen.
Outlook for the promotion round
The challenges associated with the current situation are not only physical, but also psychological. The connection between sports psychology and sporting success is becoming more and more important in handball. As Henning Thrien, a sports psychologist, and André Haber, the former head coach of SC DHfK Leipzig, emphasize, mental strength and the right psychological support are crucial for the success of clubs. These aspects were particularly discussed at the asp conference 2023 in Stuttgart The sports psychologists.
Putting your hands on your lap is not an option for HC Schmiden/Oeffingen. The coming games must now be used for the hoped-for promotion in order to still end the season with a success.