Flensburg-Handewitt defeated Bergischer 34-29 in the Bundesliga on September 2nd. The away side took all three points from their opening fixture, while Bergischer were left with a draw in their standings record. The match was played at 18:00 local time.
Flensburg-Handewitt started their campaign with a victory. They sit fifth in the table with 2 points from one game, having won their sole outing. The result puts them in a comfortable position after the opening round.
Bergischer's position tells a different story. They are eleventh with 0 points from 1 game, 0 wins and 1 draw recorded in their standings. By then, the visitors had already shown they could match the pace of the league.
Recent form suggests Flensburg-Handewitt are on a good run. Their last five matches include victories over Eisenach, Magdeburg, Lemgo and Nordhorn-Lingen, with a narrow win over Eisenach most recently. Bergischer's recent results show mixed fortunes, including a loss to Stuttgart and a defeat to Gummersbach.
The scoreline reflects a comfortable away performance. Flensburg-Handewitt found a way back into it when needed and closed out the result. Bergischer will need to regroup quickly if they hope to climb the table.
