Füchse Berlin edge MT Melsungen 33:31 in Bundesliga opener
Füchse Berlin secured a narrow victory over MT Melsungen with a final score of 33:31 in their Bundesliga match on Thursday evening. The hosts took all three points from their opening fixture, while the visitors could only manage a draw in their debut of the campaign.
Berlin's recent form showed some inconsistency, having dropped points against SK Magdeburg 31:38 and shared the spoils with GOG 34:33 in their previous outings. Melsungen came into the match with mixed results, including a convincing 44:26 win over Sloga Doboj and a hard-fought 28:26 victory against Sporting.
The result puts Berlin fourteenth in the table with two points from one game, while Melsungen sit at the bottom with a single point from their opening fixture. Neither team has suffered a defeat yet in the new season.
The margin of two goals reflected a closely contested affair where both sides produced at a similar level throughout. Berlin's attacking output matched their recent scoring rate, while Melsungen's defensive organisation kept the visitors within striking distance.
This result means Berlin moved clear of the bottom half of the table, while Melsungen will need to find more consistency if they are to climb away from 14th place. The two sides now have a point to prove in their next fixtures.
