Dessau-Roßlauer HV beats Leipzig 36-33 in handball derby

Dessau-Roßlauer HV beat SC DHfK Leipzig 36-33 in a men’s second-division handball derby in Dessau, Germany.

Leipzig, a former top-flight team and promotion contender, were favourites, but Dessau took an early lead and were ahead 20-17 at half-time.

Leipzig fought back after the break and briefly moved in front, but Dessau recovered to secure the win.

Nineteen-year-old Alen Hadzimuhamedovic scored 12 goals for Dessau, while goalkeeper Philip Ambrosius made 16 saves.

The result gives Dessau its third league win of the season and helps it gain ground near the bottom of the table, while Leipzig lost points in its bid for direct promotion.

Dessau captain Marcel Nowak was taken to hospital after a collision during a shot attempt in the 56th minute; he had severe back pain.

Dessau next plays Nordhorn-Lingen on 1 November, while Leipzig is due to host TV Hüttenberg.