Bundesliga
Shockwaves in the DHB-Pokal as Essen ousts Leipzig
In a stunning DHB-Pokal upset, Der TUSEM Essen eliminated the Bundesliga‑Absteiger SC DHfK Leipzig after two periods of extra time, sending shockwaves through the competition. Meanwhile, TV Emsdetten dispatched Lübbecke, while Coburg, Dessau, Hüttenberg and Potsdam clung on, leaving the top‑flight clubs unscathed.
Große Überraschung im DHB-Pokal was declared when Der TUSEM Essen finally broke through the competition after a hard‑fought match that required double Verlängerung. The victory knocked the relegated Bundesliga side SC DHfK Leipzig out of the Wettbewerb.
Aufsteiger TV Emsdetten then turned the tables on Lübbecke, securing their own place in the next round. At the same time, Coburg, Dessau, Hüttenberg and Potsdam managed to hold on by the narrowest of margins, ensuring their continuation in the cup.
Die Erstligisten hielten sich schadlos, as the top‑division clubs escaped any damage despite the turmoil around them. Die Freitagsspiele in der Übersicht highlighted the unpredictable nature of the tournament, with several lower‑tier teams delivering surprising results.