MT Melsungen defeated Sloga Doboj 44:26 in a club friendly on Tuesday, 12 August. The German side, who had mixed results in their previous outings, handed the visitors a convincing victory at their home floor. The final score reflected a comfortable margin, though the match itself told a simpler story than the numbers suggest.
Melsungen arrived with uneven momentum. They had beaten Kiel 24:23 and Flensburg-Handewitt 37:30, but lost to Füchse Berlin 28:39 and drew with Hannover-Burgdorf 32:32. Sloga Doboj, meanwhile, had been more consistent — four wins and a draw across their last five fixtures, including a 30:24 victory over Sloboda Tuzla on 9 May.
The opening exchanges paid for a sloppy start by the hosts, who conceded early goals before settling into their rhythm. By then, Melsungen had found their tempo, and the visitors struggled to match the pace. The relationship between the two sides has never been competitive in recent years, and this result followed that pattern.
Melsungen ended a barren spell in attack, converting chances at a rate that felt routine rather than remarkable. Sloga Doboj had nothing to do all evening in terms of defensive organisation, allowing the home side to string together sequences that stretched their back line. The heat took the sting out of any comeback hopes.
Looking at the broader picture, the result means little beyond what was already visible. Melsungen's recent form suggests they are still finding consistency, while Sloga Doboj's run of results — though solid — did not translate to this fixture. The gap between the two sides, when they meet, tends to widen quickly.