Mittwoch 16.08.2023, 1. Handball - Bundesliga Saison 23/24 - Mannschaftsfoto 1. Mannschaft Frauen

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Are you satisfied with fourth position?<\/b><\/p>\nWe were very optimistic in pre-season \u2013 but the fact that Dana Bleckmann and Lena Degenhardt both suffered cruciate ligament ruptures relatively quickly jeopardised our overall plans for the season. And once Alicia Stolle's foot injury and Zoë Sprengers' knee injury were added to the mix, things did not look good. At the halfway point of the season, there were more staff sitting on the bench than players. We could and should have also finished in third place in the end \u2013 but in light of the injury situation and the premature qualification for international competition, we can live with the result.<\/p>\nWhat is your assessment after your first full year as head of department? <\/b><\/p>\nWe're still in the process of professionalising further. That started with the permanent appointment of Yasmin Yusif-Hügle as youth coordinator. I still want to install a permanent sporting director or managing director who looks after the department around the clock. We otherwise operate very much on a voluntary basis, it is sometimes difficult to fit everything in time-wise and manoeuvre this Bundesliga "tanker". But most notably, the collaboration with our sporting director Andreas Kuno and our coach Henk Groener works very well. I take care of the major organisation, the finances, the sponsors \u2013 Andreas and Henk take care of the sporting side.<\/p>\nWhat was your personal season highlight?<\/b><\/p>\nThere was no special highlight. But if you look at the spectator response over the course of the season, in particular the final game with more than 100 spectators, then I see a trend that is continually improving. That also vindicates the work that we do as a department. The spectators come, keep coming and enjoy the handball and the team.<\/p>\nHow did you manage to increase the average attendance from 500 to more than 900 last season?<\/b><\/p>\nIt's mainly down to the team, which plays authentically and well. Apart from that, we've been upgrading step by step: the programme in the hall, tents in front of the hall, everything in black and yellow.<\/p>\n<img src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/handball/2024/06/27/interview-thiele/G-Handball-Thiele-Kuno.jpg\" data-assetref=\"G-Handball-Thiele-Kuno-1719498539514\"><\/p>\nAt the end of the next season, the HBF's requirements for a hall with two stands opposite each other and a capacity of at least 1,500 spectators must be fulfilled. You are currently working on a solution, what is the status?<\/b><\/p>\nThere is nothing final to report. We're holding intensive talks with the City and the City Sport Office, it's just a question of details. It is clear that we are speaking about a lightweight hall in modular design behind the Körnig-Halle; the construction site is free. Then there would be space for 2,000 to 2,500 spectators. The stands could be dismantled when the hall at the Dortmunder U is finished. The hall itself will then probably remain standing, whether it is for us or for other clubs to train in. There are plans to this end, and the provider considers a construction timeframe of six months to be realistic. However, there still needs to be a Council decision.<\/p>\nThe new season will adopt the play-off format for the first time, the league will be reduced to 12 clubs. <\/b><\/p>\nExactly, the group phase with all 12 teams will last until the beginning of April. Then the play-offs will start with the top eight teams and a play-down between the bottom teams. There are always two matches; if both teams win one each, there's a third game. But I'm not a fan of that, I think the normal system is fairer \u2013 anything can happen in the play-off system. It also definitely puts more pressure on the schedule. <\/p>\nAnother special feature of the new season: the 100th anniversary of the BVB handball department is coming up in the autumn, what are the plans? <\/b><\/p>\nIt's an open secret that we're planning another match in the Westfalenhalle, just like we did two years ago during the Champions League campaign. Something like that only works with the support of the entire club.<\/p>\nHow is the support within the club?<\/b><\/p>\nIt's very good, the contact with managing director Carsten Cramer is excellent, we're in regular weekly communication, we're part of the whole construct. We can always count on BVB as a whole, regardless of whether it's sponsorship or marketing matters. We also work very closely and in partnership with the new president, Reinhard Lunow, who is at our disposal day and night.<\/p>\nBack to sporting matters: What are the objectives for the new season?<\/b><\/p>\nI do believe that we have a chance of becoming German champions with the new squad. But it's always difficult to say whether everything will work out. I'm not saying we're aiming to be German champions next season. But why shouldn't we manage to win the title with our squad? \n<\/p>\n","title":"Text","multiValue":false,"value":"Before we look forwards, let's cast a glance back to last season. Are you satisfied with fourth position?<\/b><\/p>\nWe were very optimistic in pre-season \u2013 but the fact that Dana Bleckmann and Lena Degenhardt both suffered cruciate ligament ruptures relatively quickly jeopardised our overall plans for the season. And once Alicia Stolle's foot injury and Zoë Sprengers' knee injury were added to the mix, things did not look good. At the halfway point of the season, there were more staff sitting on the bench than players. We could and should have also finished in third place in the end \u2013 but in light of the injury situation and the premature qualification for international competition, we can live with the result.<\/p>\nWhat is your assessment after your first full year as head of department? <\/b><\/p>\nWe're still in the process of professionalising further. That started with the permanent appointment of Yasmin Yusif-Hügle as youth coordinator. I still want to install a permanent sporting director or managing director who looks after the department around the clock. We otherwise operate very much on a voluntary basis, it is sometimes difficult to fit everything in time-wise and manoeuvre this Bundesliga "tanker". But most notably, the collaboration with our sporting director Andreas Kuno and our coach Henk Groener works very well. I take care of the major organisation, the finances, the sponsors \u2013 Andreas and Henk take care of the sporting side.<\/p>\nWhat was your personal season highlight?<\/b><\/p>\nThere was no special highlight. But if you look at the spectator response over the course of the season, in particular the final game with more than 100 spectators, then I see a trend that is continually improving. That also vindicates the work that we do as a department. The spectators come, keep coming and enjoy the handball and the team.<\/p>\nHow did you manage to increase the average attendance from 500 to more than 900 last season?<\/b><\/p>\nIt's mainly down to the team, which plays authentically and well. Apart from that, we've been upgrading step by step: the programme in the hall, tents in front of the hall, everything in black and yellow.<\/p>\n<img src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/handball/2024/06/27/interview-thiele/G-Handball-Thiele-Kuno.jpg\" data-assetref=\"G-Handball-Thiele-Kuno-1719498539514\"><\/p>\nAt the end of the next season, the HBF's requirements for a hall with two stands opposite each other and a capacity of at least 1,500 spectators must be fulfilled. You are currently working on a solution, what is the status?<\/b><\/p>\nThere is nothing final to report. We're holding intensive talks with the City and the City Sport Office, it's just a question of details. It is clear that we are speaking about a lightweight hall in modular design behind the Körnig-Halle; the construction site is free. Then there would be space for 2,000 to 2,500 spectators. The stands could be dismantled when the hall at the Dortmunder U is finished. 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It also definitely puts more pressure on the schedule. <\/p>\nAnother special feature of the new season: the 100th anniversary of the BVB handball department is coming up in the autumn, what are the plans? <\/b><\/p>\nIt's an open secret that we're planning another match in the Westfalenhalle, just like we did two years ago during the Champions League campaign. Something like that only works with the support of the entire club.<\/p>\nHow is the support within the club?<\/b><\/p>\nIt's very good, the contact with managing director Carsten Cramer is excellent, we're in regular weekly communication, we're part of the whole construct. We can always count on BVB as a whole, regardless of whether it's sponsorship or marketing matters. We also work very closely and in partnership with the new president, Reinhard Lunow, who is at our disposal day and night.<\/p>\nBack to sporting matters: What are the objectives for the new season?<\/b><\/p>\nI do believe that we have a chance of becoming German champions with the new squad. But it's always difficult to say whether everything will work out. I'm not saying we're aiming to be German champions next season. But why shouldn't we manage to win the title with our squad? \n<\/p>\n","exportedType":"text/html"},"id":"editable-e5ceb91116","prio":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"prio","title":"Prio (Clubplatform)","multiValue":false,"value":false,"exportedType":"boolean"},"headline":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"headline","title":"Headline","multiValue":false,"value":"Season goals, hall, fans: Interview with head of handball department Rupert Thiele","exportedType":"text/plain"},"matchId":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"matchId","title":"match id","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"data-layer":"{\"editable-e5ceb91116\":{\"@type\":\"/apps/bvbweb/components/newssliderelements/editable\",\"linkUrl\":\"\"}}","author":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"author","title":"Author","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"teaserType":"relatedContent","match":{"multiLine":true,"dataType":"content-fragment","name":"match","title":"Related Match","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"alt":"HB3.jpg","externalId":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"externalId","title":"External ID (Clubplatform)","multiValue":false,"value":"245960973","exportedType":"text/plain"},"url":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"url","title":"Vanity URL (DO NOT EDIT EXISTING VALUES!)","multiValue":false,"value":"season-goals-hall-fans-interview-with-head-of-handball-department-rupert-thiele","exportedType":"text/plain"},"push":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"push","title":"Push (Clubplatform)","multiValue":false,"value":false,"exportedType":"boolean"},"tags":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"tags","title":"Tags","multiValue":true,"value":["bvbweb:news/news-tags/handball"],"exportedType":"text/plain"},"internalEzId":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"internalEzId","title":"Internal ez id","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"mainCategory":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"mainCategory","title":"News Type","multiValue":true,"value":["bvbweb:news/category/interview"],"exportedType":"text/plain"},"appExportSuccess":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"appExportSuccess","title":"App Export Successful (Clubplatform)","multiValue":false,"value":true,"exportedType":"boolean"},"temporaryAppImage":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"temporaryAppImage","title":"App Image","multiValue":true,"value":["/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/handball/2024/06/27/interview-thiele/A-Handball-Thiele.jpg"],"exportedType":"text/plain"}}

23/24, Bundesliga, Bundesligasaison, Frauen, Handball
Donnerstag 27.07.2023, 1. Handball - Bundesliga Frauen Saison 23/24 - Training in Dortmund, .Borussia Dortmund - Training.Trainer Henk Groener (BVB)..Copyright:.Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co. KGaA.Rheinlanddamm 207-209.44137 Dortmund..(NO IPTC-stripping allowed).EDITORIAL USE ONLY

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The Borussia ladies lost their rescheduled match away to league leaders Bietigheim by a 31-20 (16-11) scoreline on Wednesday evening.<\/p>","title":"Teaser Text","multiValue":false,"value":"The best German women's handball team at present were simply too strong for the BVB women's handballers. The Borussia ladies lost their rescheduled match away to league leaders Bietigheim by a 31-20 (16-11) scoreline on Wednesday evening.","exportedType":"text/html"},"text":{"multiLine":true,"dataType":"string","name":"text","html":"The scenario: <\/b>After dropping points in the 28-28 draw away to Union Halle-Neustadt and the 29-28 defeat in Bensheim on the last matchday, BVB needed to win in Bietigheim and against Buxtehude on Saturday in order to keep their minimal chances of second place alive.<\/p>Personnel matters: <\/b>Similarly to last week, BVB coach Henk Groener had an almost full squad at his disposal. Lena Degenhardt (torn cruciate ligament) was the sole injury absentee. <\/p>The match & analysis: <\/b>Anyone who thought that coach Jakob Vestergaard's team would rotate ahead of the upcoming Final4 of the EHF Champions League was mistaken. The German champions wanted to bid farewell to their fans with a gala performance in their final home game at Sporthalle am Viadaukt. From next season the Ludwigsburg MHP Arena will serve as the permanent home of the team, which will henceforth be named HB Ludwigsburg.<\/p>The star-studded side from Baden-Württemberg showed no weakness, while BVB's play contained some inaccuracies in the opening stages. But the Black & Yellows stayed in contention and subsequently made fewer mistakes. Only the defence was not as solid as they would have wanted and lacked controlled \u2013 which Henk Groener bemoaned in the first time-out. After a lovely goal by Harma van Kreij and a great throw by the strong Lisa Antl from the circle, the home team only led 7-6 by the 10-minute mark. BVB were back in contention.<\/p>But not for long. It was already 10-7 to SG women when Sarah Wachter replaced Tess Lieder in goal after a quarter-hour and 12-7 by the 20-minute mark following a great throw from Xenia Smits from 11 metres. At the other end, BVB had an extremely difficult time of it and could not find any gaps against the Bietigheim defence marshalled by Kelly Dulfer and Xenia Smits.<\/p>And when they did, SG's Brazilian goalkeeper Moreschi was on hand to save her team. Only 11 goals in 30 minutes were simply too few for a top team like BVB.<\/p>The BVB defence initially settled more into the game after the break but were not able to prevent the margin from growing further. By the 50th minute, it was 24-18. Things then became a little too clear-cut in the final stages: BVB were already 28-19 behind with five minutes remaining, with Bietigheim's Karolina Kudlacz-Gloc then upping the score to 31-20 with 15 seconds left.<\/p>Reactions:<\/b> Henk Groener: "Bietigheim went full-throttle from the beginning, we left excessive gaps in defence and did not get their tempo play under control. We were even with them after the break and worked hard but could not implement what we had set out to do. But that was partly down to Bietigheim's strong defence, which caused us headaches \u2013 and not only today."<\/p>Lisa Antl: "You can tell that we've run out of steam. Bietigheim, on the other hand, just kept going. Congratulations on the win, but the margin of victory was far too high. But in Xenia Smits, Bietigheim also have what I consider to be the world's best defender. I'd rather play in a team with her than against her. We're very frustrated with fourth place, even though we still had high hopes three weeks ago, were in second position and threw everything at it."<\/p>Outlook: <\/b>The big season finale will take place at Halle Wellinghofen at 19:00 CEST on Saturday. The opponents in the final game of the season will be Buxtehuder SV.<\/p> <\/p>The BVB women's handball team: <\/b>Lieder, Wachter; Hausherr, Sprengers (4/1), Kusian (1), Antl (4), van Kreij (2), Stolle (4), Ossenkopp (1), Sasaki (2), Olsson, Rønning, Bleckmann, Campos Costa (2/1)<\/i><\/p>","title":"Text","multiValue":false,"value":"The scenario: <\/b>After dropping points in the 28-28 draw away to Union Halle-Neustadt and the 29-28 defeat in Bensheim on the last matchday, BVB needed to win in Bietigheim and against Buxtehude on Saturday in order to keep their minimal chances of second place alive.<\/p>Personnel matters: <\/b>Similarly to last week, BVB coach Henk Groener had an almost full squad at his disposal. Lena Degenhardt (torn cruciate ligament) was the sole injury absentee. <\/p>The match & analysis: <\/b>Anyone who thought that coach Jakob Vestergaard's team would rotate ahead of the upcoming Final4 of the EHF Champions League was mistaken. The German champions wanted to bid farewell to their fans with a gala performance in their final home game at Sporthalle am Viadaukt. From next season the Ludwigsburg MHP Arena will serve as the permanent home of the team, which will henceforth be named HB Ludwigsburg.<\/p>The star-studded side from Baden-Württemberg showed no weakness, while BVB's play contained some inaccuracies in the opening stages. But the Black & Yellows stayed in contention and subsequently made fewer mistakes. Only the defence was not as solid as they would have wanted and lacked controlled \u2013 which Henk Groener bemoaned in the first time-out. 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Things then became a little too clear-cut in the final stages: BVB were already 28-19 behind with five minutes remaining, with Bietigheim's Karolina Kudlacz-Gloc then upping the score to 31-20 with 15 seconds left.<\/p>Reactions:<\/b> Henk Groener: "Bietigheim went full-throttle from the beginning, we left excessive gaps in defence and did not get their tempo play under control. We were even with them after the break and worked hard but could not implement what we had set out to do. But that was partly down to Bietigheim's strong defence, which caused us headaches \u2013 and not only today."<\/p>Lisa Antl: "You can tell that we've run out of steam. Bietigheim, on the other hand, just kept going. Congratulations on the win, but the margin of victory was far too high. But in Xenia Smits, Bietigheim also have what I consider to be the world's best defender. I'd rather play in a team with her than against her. 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The opponents in the final game of the season will be Buxtehuder SV.<\/p> <\/p>The BVB women's handball team: <\/b>Lieder, Wachter; Hausherr, Sprengers (4/1), Kusian (1), Antl (4), van Kreij (2), Stolle (4), Ossenkopp (1), Sasaki (2), Olsson, Rønning, Bleckmann, Campos Costa (2/1)<\/i><\/p>","exportedType":"text/html"},"id":"editable-c487b5c324","prio":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"prio","title":"Prio (Clubplatform)","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"boolean"},"headline":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"headline","title":"Headline","multiValue":false,"value":"31-20 defeat in Bietigheim \u2013 Champions too strong for BVB women's handballers","exportedType":"text/html"},"matchId":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"matchId","title":"match id","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"data-layer":"{\"editable-c487b5c324\":{\"@type\":\"/apps/bvbweb/components/newssliderelements/editable\",\"linkUrl\":\"\"}}","author":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"author","title":"Author","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"teaserType":"relatedContent","match":{"multiLine":true,"dataType":"content-fragment","name":"match","title":"Related Match","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"alt":"G-Handball.jpg","externalId":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"externalId","title":"External ID (Clubplatform)","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"url":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"url","title":"Vanity URL (DO NOT EDIT EXISTING VALUES!)","multiValue":false,"value":"eng/News/Overview/31-20-defeat-in-Bietigheim-Champions-too-strong-for-BVB-women-s-handballers","exportedType":"text/html"},"push":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"push","title":"Push (Clubplatform)","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"boolean"},"tags":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"tags","title":"Tags","multiValue":true,"value":["bvbweb:news/news-tags/handball"],"exportedType":"text/plain"},"internalEzId":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"internalEzId","title":"Internal ez id","multiValue":false,"value":"207428","exportedType":"text/html"},"mainCategory":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"mainCategory","title":"News Type","multiValue":true,"value":["bvbweb:news/category/other"],"exportedType":"text/plain"},"appExportSuccess":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"appExportSuccess","title":"App Export Successful (Clubplatform)","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"boolean"},"temporaryAppImage":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"temporaryAppImage","title":"App Image","multiValue":true,"exportedType":"text/plain"}}

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The Borussia ladies had beaten their direct rivals in the race for a European berth 31-28 in the reverse fixture. "It's always been very difficult to win in Bensheim, but especially so now. For me, it is the decisive game in determining second place," explained Borussia's sporting director Andreas Kuno before throw-off.<\/p>Personnel matters: <\/b>Like last week, coach Henk Groener could once again count on an almost full squad following the return of Emma Olsson from illness. Lena Degenhardt was still absent (torn cruciate ligament).<\/p>The match & analysis: <\/b>The game, which felt like a final in the battle for second spot in the Women's Handball Bundesliga, started with a delay of 60 minutes because the BVB team bus was stuck in a traffic jam on the motorway on the way to Bensheim. After the delayed start and only three minutes played, the Borussia ladies found themselves 3-0 down following two goals by Kim Naidzinavicius and one by Amelie Berger. BVB struggled against the home team's open defence. Kim Naidzinavicius even upped the lead to 4-0 with her second seven-metre throw after four minutes, before Lisa Antl scored the first goal for BVB from the circle (7:16 min).<\/p>Seconds later, Henk Groener called his first time-out to address the team. "Stay calm, we have enough time. Stay focused on yourselves and not on the referees," were the coach's words to his charges. He was proven right. With the game 10 minutes old, Lisa Antl reduced the deficit to 6-4 with her third goal. BVB were back in contention.<\/p>It was a shame that Zoe Sprengers' seven-metre throw after 13 minutes was saved by Bensheim goalkeeper Vanessa Fehr. Bensheim led 12-8 after 20 minutes, with five of the 12 goals coming from seven-metre throws alone.<\/p>But BVB refused to be left behind. They finally posed a threat in the back of the court after substitutes Dana Bleckmann and Haruno Sasaki were introduced, while the defence was now resolute. On the circle, Lisa Antl was almost unstoppable with six goals in the first period. <\/p>Dana Bleckmann's second goal saw BVB narrow the deficit to two goals (12-10), with Lisa Antl then making it 12-11 after almost 23 minutes. Carmen Campos Costa levelled at 12-12 via a seven-metre throw after both Sprengers and Hausherr had spurned chances (26). The half-time whistle sounded with the score 15-14.<\/p>The better start after the break came from BVB, who defended aggressively and equalised at 15-15 through Alicia Stolle, before taking a 16-15 lead (33). BVB found themselves in front for the first time.<\/p>But that didn't mean anything. The match remained even. Kim Naidzinavicius put Bensheim 20-19 ahead after 40 minutes. Henk Groener reacted to the many simple mistakes by calling a time-out.<\/p>The final phase then had plenty of action. It was 25-25 after 50 minutes. With five minutes remaining, BVB were two goals behind (29-27). Was the match already decided by that point? 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240518-HSG Bensheim/Auerbach vs. Borusssia Dortmund; HBF, 1. BL; Saison 2023/24; Spieltag 25/26l; Weststadthalle Bensheim, Berliner Ring 87, 64625 Bensheim

240221-BVB vs HSG Bensheim/Auerbach; HBF; 1.BL, Saison 2023/24; Spieltag 12/26 ; Sporthalle Wellinghofen, Im Lieberfeld 13, 44625 Dortmund

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The score was 6-6 after 10 minutes. After a quarter of an hour, Halle player Alexandra Lundström beat BVB keeper Tess Lieder from the seven-metre line to make it 9-9.<\/p>The Black & Yellows then took a two-goal lead for the first time after almost 20 minutes, Alicia Stolle scoring a wonderful goal from the backcourt. But the Borussia ladies were not able to really pull away: Cecilie Woller restored parity for the Wildcats at 14-14 seven minutes before the break.<\/p>However, the Borussia ladies subsequently went about their play with a stoic composure, used their numerical advantage in the final five minutes before the break and pulled into a 19-16 lead. But Halle did not let up and cut the deficit to 19-18 in the final 120 seconds of the first half.<\/p>Halle-Neustadt improved significantly after the restart. The consequence: While BVB spurned chance after chance, Halle scored six times in a row and went 22-19 in front. BVB had failed to score a goal for 13 minutes by that point. It was time for Henk Groener to call his first time-out.<\/p>Groener then brought on Dana Bleckmann and instructed the defence to play more offensively. But the fact the deficit did not increase to four goals was more down to BVB goalkeeper Sara Wachter, who pulled off numerous saves \u2013 including three seven-metre throws.<\/p>The momentum was back with the Black & Yellows in the period that followed. Zoë Sprengers converted her sixth seven-metre throw in the 51st minute to make it 25-25. Sixty seconds later, the outstanding Sarah Wachter found the empty net with a well-taken throw to put her team 26-25 up.<\/p>It stayed exciting until the final whistle. Halle levelled through Julia Niewiadomska one and a half minutes before the end to make it 28-28. Both BVB and Halle then failed to keep possession. Dana Bleckmann was then denied by goalkeeper Lepschi with the final play of the match.<\/p>Reactions: Henk Groener<\/b>: "If you consider the entire match, the one point is okay. 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But the fact the deficit did not increase to four goals was more down to BVB goalkeeper Sara Wachter, who pulled off numerous saves \u2013 including three seven-metre throws.<\/p>The momentum was back with the Black & Yellows in the period that followed. Zoë Sprengers converted her sixth seven-metre throw in the 51st minute to make it 25-25. Sixty seconds later, the outstanding Sarah Wachter found the empty net with a well-taken throw to put her team 26-25 up.<\/p>It stayed exciting until the final whistle. Halle levelled through Julia Niewiadomska one and a half minutes before the end to make it 28-28. Both BVB and Halle then failed to keep possession. Dana Bleckmann was then denied by goalkeeper Lepschi with the final play of the match.<\/p>Reactions: Henk Groener<\/b>: "If you consider the entire match, the one point is okay. We unfortunately allowed the chaos to get to us. The first half was really good with 19 goals, but the second half was not with only nine goals. 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