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Berlin (dpa / bb) - They cheered, danced and hugged each other.
At the Füchsen Berlin, after the 27:24 success on Thursday evening at the Rhein-Neckar Löwen, heavy loads fell off their shoulders.
«That was incredibly important for the soul and morale.
After what felt like a long time, I looked into happy eyes again, ”said sports director Stefan Kretzschmar.
With the away win, the Berliners ended a negative series of four defeats from the last five games in the handball Bundesliga.
A situation that put a lot of strain on everyone involved.
"We had a couple of weeks where we always stood there like idiots," said Kretzschmar.
It was all the more important to turn the game against the lions for your own well-being.
The foxes lagged a long time ago, but stayed tuned and rewarded themselves in the final phase.
«With such an experience, you realize that it works and then you have a doubt remover.
That was it today, ”the sports director continued.
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But the program doesn't get any easier.
On Sunday, table leader THW Kiel comes to the Max-Schmeling-Halle (1.30 p.m. / Sky).
But the team shouldn't deal with that on the bus ride home.
«You should enjoy it first and not already think about Kiel.
It's important that you celebrate something like that and maybe treat yourself to a beer on the bus, ”said Kretzschmar.
The 48-year-old hopes that the unexpected victory in the Lions was the necessary breast loosener and that the team can now play more freely.
“At least you go into a game like this with more self-confidence.
You just have a better feeling now, ”said Kretzschmar.
That is why the foxes want to be courageous against Kiel.
«You also want to show that you can win against the possibly future German champions.
We have the chance, you saw that last season, ”said captain Paul Drux.
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