HC Leipzig remains unbeaten – 29:25 win against VfL Waiblingen!

HC Leipzig remains unbeaten – 29:25 win against VfL Waiblingen!

On October 5, 2025, HC Leipzig made another statement in the 2nd Alsco Handball Bundesliga for women and secured their fourth win in a row. In the game against VfL Waiblingen, Leipzig won 29:25 after the game was still tied at 12:12 at halftime. With this success, HC Leipzig temporarily took the lead in the league, which further underlined the team's ambitions. l-iz.de reports that coach Erik Töpfer's team benefited from a strong start: HC Leipzig took a 3-0 lead within just four minutes. Despite a strong start from the guests, Waiblingen quickly got back into the game and took the lead 9:8 in the 20th minute.

HC Leipzig reacted specifically to the period of weakness by taking a time out. In this critical phase, Jana Walther equalized the guests' lead with her first goal (9:10). The first 30 minutes saw both teams playing on equal terms, which explains the halftime score of 12:12. In the second period, HC Leipzig demonstrated its defensive strength and benefited from an accurate offensive, which led to a 19:16 in the 40th minute.

Strong comeback in the second half

Despite a two-minute penalty for Erik Töpfer, HC Leipzig did not fall behind. After the interim equalizer to 20:20 in the 44th minute, the HCL managed to score three goals in a row and extend the lead to 26:21 in the 52nd minute. The final score of 29:25 reflects Leipzig's superiority in the second half of the game and shows the team's determination and fighting spirit.

Jana Walther was the best thrower of the game with 9 goals, including 6 converted seven meters, and impressed with her performance. Janine Fleischer also contributed significantly to the stability in defense with 7 saves. Other goal scorers were Marlene Tucholke with 6 goals and Lara Tauchmann with 4 goals. The statistics also remain exciting: Waiblingen converted 4 out of 4 seven meters, while HC Leipzig scored 6 out of 7. In terms of penalty minutes, HC Leipzig was the most punishing with 8 minutes, while Waiblingen only had 2 minutes.

Looking ahead to the next game

The next tasks for HC Leipzig have already been determined, as the next game will take place on October 12th against HSV Solingen-Gräfrath 76. Kick-off is at 4 p.m. in the home arena. With an audience of 450 spectators, the support for the team was palpable despite the sports arrival. The fans can continue to look forward to exciting games and hope for a continuation of the winning streak.

Those interested can find further information about HC Leipzig and current statistics at kicker.at as well as kicker.de.