SHOCK! Coburg squanders the lead against the newly promoted Oppenweiler!
HC Oppenweiler/Backnang will draw against HSC Coburg in the 2nd Bundesliga on September 10th, 2025. Exciting game!

SHOCK! Coburg squanders the lead against the newly promoted Oppenweiler!
In an explosive duel in the 2nd Bundesliga, HSC Coburg provided SHOCKING moments when they ended in a nerve-wracking draw against ambitious newcomers HC Oppenweiler/Backnang - 23:23! This game was nothing short of a drama-packed thriller that had fans on the edge of their seats! hsc2000.de reports on an epicenter full of tension and unpredictable twists and turns.
It started with a catastrophic first quarter of an hour for Coburg, which seemed downright SLAFT. In the first ten minutes they had the opportunity to pull away, but failed tirelessly because of the outstanding goalkeeper Janis Boieck from Oppenweiler/Backnang, who made an incredible 4 saves and left Coburg reeling! The spectators were faced with a frightening 5-2 deficit (15th minute) - why didn't the players listen to coach Mahmutefendic, who demanded more speed and energy in attack?
The turnaround - a rebellion by the HSC Coburg
The first half was a real back and forth, which finally sparked a spark of hope for Coburg in the 16th minute with a seven-meter penalty from Jannes Krone. Slowly but surely the team worked its way back into the game, equalized in the 22nd minute to make it 6:6 and finally took the halftime lead 11:10 – an emotional climb from the brink! But the halftime score was shockingly equalized by Niklas Diebel to 11:11.
After the break, the teams initially tossed back and forth again. Oppenweiler/Backnang seemed to be dangerously close to victory with a lead of 13:11 (33rd minute). But Coburg pulled themselves back together, took control and showed they weren't ready to stretch their wings yet; They finally led 20:17 (49th minute). The spectators cheered as it seemed as if Coburg could turn things around - but Oppenweiler/Backnang stubbornly stayed in the game and shocked the fans with a late goal from Cedric Mayer that catapulted the tension to 22:23!
A dramatic finale
In the breathtaking final section, in which every shot was accompanied by thrills, the unshakable Nick Fröhlich, who was voted the best player in Oppenweiler/Backnang, scored the decisive seven-meter penalty that sealed the final score of 23:23! The players of the two teams hugged each other and breathed a sigh of relief at the same time - a decisive draw that sent the entire league into an uproar!
The referees Funk and Jaros had their hands full while the spectators enjoyed a wild game with a total of 9 time penalties and 9 seven-meter penalties for both teams as well as an impressive performance from goalkeeper Janis Boieck (Oppenweiler/Backnang) and Mikael Helmersson (Coburg). This encounter will remain in the fans' minds for a long time, and the question remains: Will Coburg claim to be promoted, or will Oppenweiler/Backnang continue to cause a sensation?
For more information about this incredible match and the entire 2nd Handball Bundesliga, visit kicker.de! Who knows what other SENSATIONS are in store for us this season!