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Berlin (dpa) - That was certainly one of the most important victories of the season.

The Füchsen lost a lot of pressure after the 31:23 against Montpellier.

With the strong performance in the quarter-final second leg of the European League, the Berlin handball players not only reached the Final Four from May 22nd to 23rd in Mannheim, they also managed the hoped-for liberation after the series of defeats in recent weeks.

«That was a very important victory for the club.

There was a lot of weight on everyone's shoulders, ”said coach Jaron Siewert.

"We had to get through to have another chance for the title this year," added the coach. Right winger Hans Lindberg praised the morale: "You could see even before the game that everyone believed in it." With a strong defense and significantly more effective attack, the Berliners quickly made up the three-goal deficit from the first leg. «Today we found our way back to what we would like to present as a team. We have to take the good moments with us and that is a good moment, "emphasized the Dane:" Hopefully this will be a turning point for us. "

The 39-year-old veteran himself made a significant contribution to the success.

Lindberg put all of his twelve throws in the goal and excelled with a broad throwing repertoire with twists, tunnels and lifters.

«Indescribable.

Everyone saw the importance, the security and the charisma, what they can give the team, ”said Siewert.

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Lindberg only returned last week after his corona infection.

And the Dane initially had to struggle with the consequences.

"I saw how he looked a week ago in training after playing football," reported Siewert.

But against Montpellier, Lindberg really wanted to help.

"He has signaled that today is the day when he will give everything for the team," said the coach.

After the game, Lindberg confessed: "I'm totally exhausted now and I'm surprised that I was able to play through."

The Berliners would now like to take the momentum into the handball Bundesliga.

However, due to corona cases at the opponent's, the home game against HSC 2000 Coburg on Saturday was canceled.

This is followed by an international break.

The next competitive game at the Rhein-Neckar Löwen will only follow in two weeks.

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