Match Overview
South Korea’s men’s handball national team lost 28-49 to Germany’s Gummersbach at the Schwalbe Arena on the 15th (local time). Before the match, Korean music played, creating a Korean-German international exchange atmosphere, and about 3,000 fans gathered around the venue.
First Half
Gummersbach applied strong pressure from the start, taking a 6-0 lead early and quickly gaining control. South Korea allowed a large deficit within the first 8 minutes. The first half finished 14-23, with South Korea failing to narrow the gap significantly.
Second Half
In the second half, Gummersbach’s attack continued. With a fast tempo and solid defense, they blocked South Korea’s chase and widened the score difference further. The match ended with a 21-goal margin.
Key Players
Gummersbach’s Kristjan Horžen, new signing Nikola Roganović, and Miloš Vujović each scored 8 goals, leading the team’s attack. South Korea experienced fast game development and strong defensive pressure against players from top European leagues.
Cultural Exchange
After the match, Gummersbach club officials presented souvenirs to the South Korean team, confirming the friendship between the two sides. The event also featured Korean and Asian foods and Korean beer, turning the match into a festival celebrating Korean-German culture.
