HC Elbflorenz Dresden Secures Thrilling Last-Second Victory Over VfL Lübeck-Schwartau

Lübeck, Germany – In a dramatic showdown in the 2. Handball-Bundesliga, HC Elbflorenz Dresden defeated VfL Lübeck-Schwartau 31-30 with a buzzer-beating goal by captain Sebastian Greß on Monday evening. The victory avenges a controversial match from the previous season between the two teams.

A Controversial Past Rekindled

Last season, a match between Lübeck-Schwartau and Dresden was marred by controversy when Lübeck scored an equalizing goal with four seconds remaining while having eight players on the court – one more than allowed. Despite the clear violation, the goal stood, resulting in a 33-33 draw. This recent win allows Dresden to more than reclaim that lost point.

A Nail-Biting Finish

The match was closely contested throughout, with Dresden facing a two-goal deficit with just two minutes remaining and a time penalty against Seidler. However, Greß and Preußner managed to tie the game at 30-30. After VfL Lübeck-Schwartau scored, a technical foul was called on Nadav Cohen for a moving feet violation while shooting in the circle. This resulted in a free throw for Dresden with only eight seconds left on the clock.

A Touchdown Pass Secures the Win

Dresden goalkeeper Marino Mallwitz, a former player for Lübeck, seized the opportunity. He launched a full-field pass to the charging Greß, who scored just fractions of a second before the final siren. The play was likened to a “touchdown pass” by commentators, drawing comparisons to American football legend Tom Brady.

Standings and Looking Ahead

This hard-fought victory keeps HC Elbflorenz Dresden in contention for promotion to the HBL, currently tied with Balingen for third place. Dresden captain Sebastian Greß acknowledged the tough competition, stating, “We’ve had situations like this often this season and know that sometimes it works out for us. Today we are very happy to have taken both points away with us, because Lübeck position up a great fight.”

Haber Celebrates from the Sofa

Dresden’s head coach, André Haber, was unable to attend the match due to illness and had to watch from home. He relied on co-coach Fabian Bergers-Metzner, assisted by sporting director Rico Göde, to guide the team. Haber reportedly celebrated the win enthusiastically from his couch.

Source: sportbild.bild.de, hc-elbflorenz.de