Ribe-Esbjerg defeated Horsens 34-32 in the Danish Men's Handball League on Tuesday evening. The result keeps the hosts second in the table while the visitors remain in eighth place after two rounds of matches.
The home side extended their perfect start to the season with their second consecutive victory. They now sit on four points, two ahead of their opponents who have accumulated one win and one draw from their opening fixtures.
Ribe-Esbjerg came into this game following a 34-31 win against Bjerringbro-Silkeborg in their most recent outing in August. Horsens, meanwhile, had lost 25-33 to the same opposition in their last competitive match back in July.
And here's the thing — neither side has faced defeat yet this season, which makes the margin of victory all the more significant. The two-point gap between them suggests the league is shaping up to be competitive from the outset.
The result means Ribe-Esbjerg continue to press for top spot while Horsens will be looking to close the distance in the coming weeks. Both teams remain unbeaten, but the hosts have the advantage of momentum.