SGSH Dragons challenge HSG Hanau: Who will get the first win?

SGSH Dragons challenge HSG Hanau: Who will get the first win?

After an exciting duel in the handball third division season, the next big event is on the schedule for the SGSH Dragons on Saturday, September 7th, 2025. At 7 p.m. it's against HSG Hanau in the sports hall on Mühlenstrasse, and the anticipation is building. The last meeting between the two teams was a while ago - on May 7, 2022, the SGSH Dragons won 35:31 against Hanau in the promotion round to the 2nd Bundesliga. An exciting game that has gone down in the history of both teams.

One player stands out: Brian Gipperich, the only remaining player from that game. After his long injury break due to a torn cruciate ligament, he is now back in action and sees it as abnormal to feel pressure. “It’s part of the game, after all,” he explains. Gipperich wants to lead his team and get their first win of the season, despite the personnel challenges that coach Lars Faßbender has emphasized.

Personnel situation and challenges

The personnel problems are omnipresent before the game. Felix Jaeger, a key player, has torn a muscle bundle and will be out for several weeks. Finn Gernus is struggling with a shoulder injury and is currently waiting for an MRI appointment, which also limits him to watching. At least Philipp Jaeger and Fynn Voss have only trained to a limited extent, but still seem to be ready for action. “We want our first victory despite all the obstacles,” says Lars Faßbender, setting the clear goal.

Looking for the form

The HSG Hanau team lost their last game against the Bergische Panther, but put in a decent performance. In the early minutes of the game they were able to take a 5:4 lead, but the SGSH Dragons turned the game around and were already leading 21:18 at halftime. This form shows that the Dragons can improve, which they want to prove again in the next game.

Coach Hannes Geist of HSG Hanau expressed optimism about the end of the season and the upcoming farewell to several players who were a defining face of the team in the past. The upcoming game will be HSG's last home game of the season - an additional incentive to present themselves well again.

The meeting between the two teams will not only be exciting, but will also have an emotional aftertaste. Brian Gipperich will have his eye on the game to shine for the Dragons and relive the good memories of the last duel. On Saturday at 7 p.m. it will be seen whether the SGSH Dragons can defeat HSG Hanau again and get their longed-for first win of the season. The fans can look forward to a thrilling duel!

come-on.de reports that the SGSH Dragons will play against HSG Hanau on Saturday. Lokaldirekt.de highlights that the Dragons were leading at half-time in the last encounter.