Eulen Ludwigshafen disappoint: fans kicked out of the stands!

Eulen Ludwigshafen disappoint: fans kicked out of the stands!

The Eulen Ludwigshafen feel like a wounded animal after their last defeat. Last matchday they suffered a bitter 26:36 defeat against Dessau-Roßlauer HV in the Friedrich-Ebert-Halle, which was their third setback in a row. Now the score in the bottom of the table is critical and the team is increasingly losing the trust of its fans, who saw them off with boos and whistles. Owls coach Johannes Wohlrab then apologized for the poor performance of his charges, especially in the second half, where the Owls completely lost track. “Such an appearance at home simply has to be avoided,” said Wohlrab and announced an improvement.

The fans could then look forward to an entertaining evening with a bit of thrill as the guests, the Dessau-Roßlauer HV, marched to their third win of the season with a strong performance and established themselves in the top group. Top scorer Marcel Nowak was the key to this success: He scored nine goals alone and thus posed a great threat to the Owls' defense. He opened the game with his goal in the first minute and in the 35th minute he made it 14:18 with his sixth goal, which meant a four-goal lead.

Slump in the second half

After a first half in which the Owls were able to shorten the score several times but never gained control of the game, the big collapse came in the 36th minute. The Owls had difficulty taking decisive advantage of outnumbered situations. The team also had to do without defensive specialist Mihailo Ilic, which further complicated the situation. Alexander Falk was back in the squad after his tarsal injury, but did not play. Vincent Bülow described his team's performance as “embarrassing” in a clear sense of responsibility.

After the Owls went into the half-time break with the score at 12:14, it initially looked as if things could turn around when Theo Straub increased the score to 4:3. But the guests quickly took command again. Four goals from Yannick Danneberg and further goals from Jakub Powarzyński and Yannick Pust ensured that the Owls came under maximum pressure and ultimately lost by a significant margin.

The owls' perspective

Now it's time for the Owls to concentrate on the next game. Next Saturday the team will face Bayer Dormagen, who are still without a point. “There's something going on here,” said Wohlrab, commenting on the upcoming game and emphasizing the importance of a win in order to regain the fans' trust. The 1,320 spectators who gathered at the home game hoped for a turnaround. Still, it's clear that if the Owls don't change their face soon, this could be a very difficult season.

The situation in the 2nd Handball Bundesliga is exciting, and the Owls have to improve soon in order not to get stuck in the bottom of the table. The Dessau-Roßlauer HV shows how things can be done better. With a unified team performance and an effective attack, they laid the foundation for their winning streak. Only with team spirit and joint strength can the Eulen Ludwigshafen turn things around.

For further details on the current games and standings in the 2nd Handball Bundesliga and the coming challenges for the owls, it is worth keeping your eyes open.