Sports director of BHC, Gutbrod, expresses deep sorrow over the team's loss, commenting, "Defeat is a painful blow."
Bergischer HC Suffer Late Loss Against HC Erlangen
In a closely contested match, Bergischer HC (BHC) fell short against HC Erlangen, losing 27-25. Despite leading for a significant portion of the game, BHC was unable to secure any points in the final moments, resulting in a disappointing defeat for the Sporting Director, Fabian Gutbrod.
Gutbrod praised his team's mental performance under pressure, stating that they were better than their opponents in this particular match. He also emphasized that BHC displayed passionate and determined play throughout the game, but their lack of cleverness in forward situations and missed half-chances proved to be key factors in their loss.
The first half saw HC Erlangen playing a compact defense, which resulted in a halftime deficit for BHC. However, in the second half, BHC continued their good tempo play, with HC Erlangen switching to a more defensive strategy. Goalkeeper saves played a crucial role in HC Erlangen's comeback, as they set up a 7-vs-6 advantage in attack.
Coach Markus PΓΌtz expressed his disappointment over the loss, especially since BHC led until the 55th minute. He emphasized the team's commitment to working hard to secure their first points in the league. On the other hand, Johannes Sellin, HC Erlangen Coach, expressed satisfaction with the team's 2-point victory, but acknowledged the difficulty of the match.
Gutbrod also mentioned that BHC had less preparation time for the game than HC Erlangen. The next game for Bergischer HC is against Stuttgart, and they have limited time for preparation. The coach of TVB Stuttgart, who will play against Bergischer HC in the next match, is Misha Kaufmann.
Despite the defeat, Gutbrod noted that BHC was able to keep up with their opponents. He expressed his belief that the team's performance was an improvement compared to their game against Berlin. According to Gutbrod, Bergischer HC was the better team compared to HC Erlangen in the match, making the loss even more disappointing.
As the league continues, both teams will look to bounce back from their respective losses and secure valuable points in their upcoming matches.
