Pure relegation battle: DRHV is struggling to relegate food today!

Pure relegation battle: DRHV is struggling to relegate food today!

Today, the Dessau-Roßlauer HV (DRHV) is going for everything: At 5 p.m., the decisive repetition game against Tusem Essen is on the plan in which the DRHV is fighting for relegation in the 2nd handball Bundesliga. The game is not only sporty, but also emotionally very well received, as the DRHV fan base travels to Essen with a sold -out fan bus. This support is smaller than the fanatical devotion of the audience: Tobias "Otti" Ott has already announced that the fans will sing continuously for 60 minutes, all of the motto "All in blue".

The current situation is tense, however, because an enormous pressure is on the DRHV. The reason for the repetition game is an objection from Tusem Essen after the DRHV was too much on the field in a previous encounter with a man. The Federal Supreme Court decided on June 12 to repeat this game. Despite a protest from the DRHV, which failed last Monday, the dessers don't have much time to prepare - many players are still on vacation.

challenges for the DRHV

coach Uwe Jungandreas, who recently took over the scepter, was able to hold a first meeting with the returned players on Friday evening. However, it remains unclear which actors are ultimately used. In this crisis situation, the DRHV left five players, which made the situation further difficult. Managing Director Sebastian Glock expressed serious concerns about the fairness and above all the health of his players.

Reality looks bleak: the descent to the 3rd division was determined when they were defeated against Essen. The club management not only creates the sporting challenges, but also the unrest in the league that were triggered by the repeat game. HBL boss Frank Bohmann has already emphasized that the processes and deadlines in German handball have to be optimized in order to avoid such chaos situations in the future. Other clubs such as Bayer Dormagen and ASV Hamm-Westfalen are also involved in an exciting relegation battle and look at the coming season.

support and cohesion

Despite all the adversities, there are also bright spots. The EHV Aue, the new club of coach Uwe Jungandreas, has given its support for the DRHV and emphasizes: "The east holds together." This shows that regional cohesion plays an important role even in difficult times and gives the players the necessary support.

The anticipation and at the same time nervousness in fans and players before playing against Tusem Essen could not be bigger. At 5 p.m. it will decide whether the DRHV can secure the relegation in the 2nd handball Bundesliga or whether the next season in the 3rd league will have to be started. A truly exciting day for handball!

For further details on this topic we refer to the reporting of mdr , Rundschau Online and Kicker .