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SENSATION in the Murrtal: HCOB saves the last second against Coburg!
HC Oppenweiler/Backnang played against HSC 2000 Coburg in the Murrtal-Arena on September 9th, 2025 and ended 23:23.
SENSATION in the Murrtal: HCOB saves the last second against Coburg!
A spectacular handball evening erupted today in the Murrtal Arena Backnang! In a breathtaking exchange of blows, HC Oppenweiler/Backnang (HCOB) and HSC 2000 Coburg separated with an INCREDIBLE 23:23 draw! Handball history was written in front of more than 1,100 spectators who were hanging on the edges of their seats until the last second!
The match began with its own shocking drama. HSC 2000 Coburg got off to a brilliant start, only to be put in their place by an unstoppable HCOB! Timm Buck, the game's superstar, scored in the 10th minute and catapulted his team into a 5-2 lead - a real firework of emotions that made the spectators cheer!
Changing leadership and gripping twists
Cedric Mayer's double strike until the 15th minute electrified the fans and revealed the players' scandalous ability to repeatedly fight their way back from behind. The final phase of the first half was a test of nerves as the game stretched to 11:11 until halftime. Both teams outdid each other in a breathtaking showdown.
After the restart, HCOB started furiously again and shot into the lead 13:11! But as is often the case in handball, the tide turned - Coburg sensationally equalized in the 38th minute to make it 13:13 and took control from then on! Bartolomiej Bis increased Coburg's advance to 20:17 in the 50th minute. WAS THAT THE DECISIVE BLOW?!
The dramatic finale
As the duel moved towards the final phase, the atmosphere in the Murrtal Arena became palpable. Spectators witnessed shocking twists and turns as HCOB fought their way to 21-20 by the 55th minute. Coburg shortened, but the tireless fighters from HCOB didn't give up!
90 seconds before the final whistle, Cedric Mayer brought his team back into the game with a goal before Nick Fröhlich, like a savior, scored the equalizer to make it 23:23 with the final blow! The hall was roaring and the fans' hearts were beating to the beat of the last seconds!
Coach voices and emotional reflections
HCOB coach Stephan Just praised his warriors in the game and the great atmosphere, while HSC coach Anel Mahmutefendic found critical words! “We didn’t use what we had worked for in the first half,” he said – a clear sign of the drama that unfolded during the game!
Did you know that the number of spectators in the 1st Handball Bundesliga is only increasing? With this exciting encounter, the average number of spectators is expected to rise more than ever before in recent years! Statista reports a boom in fans, and this evening was the best proof!
A final look at the penalty minutes: HCOB awarded 6, Coburg 10! A true remnant of the explosive intensity of the game. The referees Felix Funk and Nicolas Jaros were in the eye of the storm!
Overall: An evening full of emotions, drama and incredible twists! A handball game for the history books and one more reason to celebrate the sport of handball! The draw may be on paper, but the real winner was the passion that both teams and the spectators ignited on this unforgettable night!