Ludwigshafen and Großwalstadt played out a 30:30 draw in the 2nd Bundesliga on Thursday evening. The result leaves both sides winless after two opening fixtures, with each side picking up two points from their first two matches of the season. It was a fitting start to the campaign for both teams, who have found themselves in similar positions so far.
The latest result follows a pattern both sides have established in recent outings. Ludwigshafen have drawn all three of their previous meetings, including a 29:31 loss to Dessau-Rosslauer and a 31:33 defeat to Hüttenberg. Großwalstadt have also found the net in every recent game, though victories have been elusive — their last five results include four draws and one loss.
Scoring ten goals apiece in the second half kept things competitive, though neither side could find the breakthrough they needed. The opening period saw both teams settle into rhythm early, with the visitors matching the hosts' output from the opening exchanges. By the time the interval arrived, the pattern was clear — a tight contest with chances at both ends.
Ludwigshafen's recent form has been inconsistent, with results against teams like Fernorf and Wetzlar showing similar margins. Großwalstadt's encounters with Leipzig and Koburg 2000 have followed a comparable trajectory. Both sides will hope this draw signals a turning point rather than a continuation of their recent struggles.
The table remains unchanged after this round, with neither side able to separate themselves from the bottom of the standings. Both clubs sit on zero points from two games, and the gap at the top of the division shows no sign of closing. This was a match that promised more than it delivered, but at least neither side had to leave empty-handed.