A report by Lotte Land
On the weekend of December 20th/21st. The last league games were for the first team
First half of the season in the Regionalliga SüdOst. The goal was clear: to continue to lead the table
secure. However, this was to be a difficult task because it was against the
Tables second and third.
On Saturday, December 20th, the team was at TSV Neuhausen-Nymphenburg II
Guest. The third place in the table, like the DHfK, put in a strong performance, which meant it was
exciting and close games came. As always, the league game began with the
first men’s doubles and women’s doubles. The men’s doubles, represented by Ludwig
Bram and Tim Beikirch unfortunately had to fight in two sets, despite a strong performance
beaten 16:21 and 14:21. Paula-Elisabeth Nitschke fought in the women’s doubles
and Lotte Land got back into the game after narrowly losing the first set, but lost
But then in the deciding set also the Nymphenburgers with 19:21, 21:18 and 15:21.
So the first two points went straight to the opponents from Munich. Next could
However, Wilhelm Büchner and Michel Koucky won the second men’s doubles
and Paula also put in a strong performance in the women’s singles, making the DHfK one
was able to catch up 2:2. Wilhelm next competed in the first men’s singles for another
Point. In long rallies and a strong game he won 24:22, 21:17. In mixed doubles
Ludwig and Lotte went into extra time in the first set, but they had to fight
Unfortunately, despite exciting rallies, we were defeated after just two sets (24:26, 15:21).
give. Tim also fought for a deciding set in the third men’s singles, but lost
but in the end his opponent 13:21, 21:19, 11:21. In the last game of the day, the second
Men’s singles, Michel gave his all once again. After losing the first set, he turned the game around and secured the draw against TSV Neuhausen-Nymphenburg with a confident score of 15:21, 21:14 and 21:8.
A day later, on the 4th of Advent, the team traveled to Regensburg to play against the team second in the table. Supported by some fans who had traveled with them, the team received active support. As expected, SV Fortuna Regensburg played with the best international line-up and presented the team with major challenges. In the first men’s doubles, Ludwig and Tim fought hard, but in the end had to admit defeat 12:21 and 18:21. Paula and Lotte also clearly lost in the women’s doubles with 13:21 and 12:21. In the second men’s doubles, Michel and Wilhelm delivered many exciting rallies, but despite their efforts they were unable to prevail and lost 15:21 and 12:21. The mixed doubles, this time played by Tim and Lotte, ensured rallies worth seeing with a lot of enthusiasm and were able to win a few points. Nevertheless, this encounter ultimately went to Regensburg.
Michel’s third men’s singles was a bright spot, which he won confidently against Valerian Eckert with 21:16 and 21:18, thus securing the only point for his team. Unfortunately, Paula didn’t really find her way into the game in the women’s singles and had to admit defeat to the previously undefeated Jelena Buchberger. Ludwig also had no success in the men’s singles and lost 12:21 and 15:21 after intense and long rallies.
The finale was the first men’s singles, in which Wilhelm and Jachym Gerginov fought an outstanding battle. Long rallies, precise shots and full commitment ensured a highly exciting game with consistently close scores in which the entire team was excited. In the end, Jachym Gerginov narrowly won the game (21:19, 18:21, 21:19). With the final score of 1:7, DHfK I suffered their first defeat of the season. In the table, the first team slipped behind SV Fortuna Regensburg, but still finished the first half of the Regionalliga Southeast in a very strong second place in the table.
The 1st team would like to thank everyone for their support throughout the season so far, especially the fans at all home games. We look forward to many more exciting encounters in the new year. The second half of the season begins in January: on January 17th. (3 p.m.) the DHfK welcomes SV Lohhof and on January 18th. (11 a.m.) the TSV Neubiberg-Ottobrunn in Leipzig. As always, spectators are very welcome!
