ThSV Eisenach II before a key game against SV Oebisfelde: relegation in sight?

ThSV Eisenach II before a key game against SV Oebisfelde: relegation in sight?

Next Saturday, September 27th, 2025, there is a very important game on the program for the ThSV Eisenach II handball team. The route leads to the Hans-Pickert-Halle in Oebisfelde-Weferlingen in Saxony-Anhalt, where the team will play against SV Oebisfelde at 7:00 p.m. The journey from Eisenach takes around three hours, but the trip could be more than worth it for the people of Eisenach.

As a newcomer to the new Central German Handball Regional League, ThSV Eisenach II is currently facing a mammoth task. After a not very pleasant defeat against Concordia Delitzsch, which ended with 28:40, the team is challenged. The game was competitive until the 49th minute, with a halftime score of 25:26. Julius Brenner, who took on a lot of responsibility in the last match, sees himself and the team as having a duty to minimize unnecessary mistakes and better control the game.

A turning point for staying in the league

This season is not just about sporting ambition. Captain Julian Rothhämel emphasizes how important the game against Oebisfelde is for the desired relegation. SV Oebisfelde is in 13th place with a score of 1:5 and recently achieved a draw against HC Glauchau/Meerane, which at least earned their first point of the season. ThSV Eisenach II could start the upward spiral in the table with a win, after all, the team is currently in 12th place with 2:4 points.

Preparation for the season

Preparing for the season was anything but easy. After a four-week break in training, the team had to work intensively under coach Qendrim Alaj to prepare for the challenges of the league. The team is not only busy with new tactics, but also with the lack of personnel, as several key players such as Philipp Urbach and Leonard Tölke are missing for various reasons. Maarten Elwert will also not be available due to his cruciate ligament injury, while backcourt player Julian Rothhämel is the only external newcomer to the team.

Squad planning is actually a challenge. ThSV Eisenach II can compete in Oebisfelde with 13 field players and 2 goalkeepers. Alaj has already placed intense emphasis on commitment, which he sees as the key to success. “We have to be there 100%,” demands the player-coach. The integration of newcomer Rothhämel is also emphasized, as his contribution could be essential for success.

Statistics and players in focus

In further comparison: SV Oebisfelde's best throwers, Martin Danowski and Justin Kalupke, have already scored 23 and 20 goals, which shows that they can be dangerous. There are many exciting games waiting for the teams in the Regionalliga, which has been the fourth highest league in Germany since 2024. ThSV Eisenach II has set itself the goal of securing relegation and after the first home game on September 13th against HC Aschersleben, every point will count.

Despite the challenges, the will to collect the necessary points this season and prove oneself in the new league remains unbroken. So it remains exciting to see how ThSV Eisenach II will do on Saturday.