Lemgo secured a narrow 31:27 victory over HSG Wetzlar in their Bundesliga opening fixture on Wednesday evening. The home side held their nerve in a match where the score remained close throughout. It was a result that kept both teams level on points after just one game played.
Lemgo came out at a steady pace, finding their rhythm in the middle period. HSG Wetzlar responded well, refusing to let the home side pull clear. The visitors never got going fully, but they stayed in the contest until the final whistle.
By then, Lemgo had built enough of a cushion to see out the game. They managed their lead without taking unnecessary risks. HSG Wetzlar pushed for a late equaliser but could not find the breakthrough they needed.
Both sides enter the second round level on one point each. The table tells a simple story at this stage — two draws from two matches, zero wins to show for either.
Lemgo's recent form has been up and down, with results alternating between high-scoring wins and narrow defeats. HSG Wetzlar have shown they can score freely but have also conceded in plenty. This match suggests both teams still have work to do to find consistency.
