Repetition game: Tusem Essen fights for the DHB Cup!

Repetition game: Tusem Essen fights for the DHB Cup!

On April 27, 2025, a game was played in handball that ensures plenty of discussion. Tusem Essen and Dessau-Roßlau met. Surprisingly, Dessau-Roßlau won the game with 28:27, although they were too much on the field with a man in the last seconds. This wrong decision by the timekeeper and the secretary caused massive doubts about the correctness of the game rating. Tusem food could not be discouraged and appealed on time, which initially failed before the Federal Sports Court. Nevertheless, there was a turn: On June 11, 2025, the Federal Court of the German Handball Association (DBH) took up the previous judgment and ordered a repetition game that is now to take place on June 29, 2025.

The decision on the repetition game not only has sporting, but also leading effects on the relegation question in the 2nd handball Bundesliga. If Tusem Essen wins the game, the club would rise to 9th place from 16th place and thus qualify for the DHB Cup. In contrast, Dessau could relegate to 17th place by defeat, which would make the fate of the association considerably more difficult. A tie would suffice to both clubs in their respective goals and have a direct impact on the ASV Hamm-Westfalen, which could remain in the league with a victory of Essen in the coming season. The ASV suggests increasing the league to 19 clubs to clarify the situation of the past season, but not every club is for it. The discussion about it continues, while some clubs, like the HBW, reject this idea.

organizational hurdles and playability

The repetition game will kick off at 5:00 p.m. in the “Am Hallo” sports park in Essen. A demanding task is facing a demanding task for referees Robert Schulze and Tobias Tönnies, who are supported by Frank Böllhoff and the fighting court. However, there are also organizational hurdles to overcome. Many players are currently on vacation, which questions their participation in the game. Tillman Leu's availability in particular could be at risk, which would be a bitter setback for Tusem.

Logistics prepares both teams headache: some players may have to cancel their vacations, which not only entails emotional stress, but also financial issues. In addition, the Dessau-Roßlauer HV may have to withdraw players like Fritz Haake from the U21 national team, which could endanger his participation in the U21 World Cup in Poland. Handball-World reports on these difficult circumstances and the repetition plays closer.

conclusion: a new attempt

The repetition game is therefore not only a sporty, but also as a human challenge that will strain the nerves of players, trainers and fans. The outcome of this game could not only influence the course of the current season, but also significantly shape the future of the clubs involved. On June 29, 2025 at 5:00 p.m., it will be decided whether the fate of Tusem Essen or Dessau-Roßlau will get a new shoot. The Tagesspiegel emphasizes the urgency and the far-reaching consequences of this game, while the excitement is in the air and the fans are in the air Handball evening can look forward to.

It remains to be seen whether the clubs can adjust to the new circumstances, and so everyone involved is facing an exciting and decisive day. Sport Bild follows this event.