Berchem’s match winner is surprised by his own performance

With willpower, conviction and an outstanding Grzegorz Czapiewski in the goal, the reigning master secured himself Berchem After the Supercup victory last August the second title of the season. The end result of 34:28 was a little over the course of the game, because in the meantime the HCB had pulled away to up to eleven goals.

In front of 1,476 paying spectators in the Gymnase of the Coque, the triumph of the HCB never served seriously. The HB Dudelingen, which was last in the final six years ago, could only be up to the 15th ‘ Considering before Berchem dominated the game and showed an impressive performance.

HCB President Marc Meyers was thrilled: « After our U17 had already celebrated the cup victory against the HBD, the double success for the club was of course something very special. The atmosphere was unbelievable. We kept a cool head and raised our pace from the start. The rotation worked perfectly and with Grzegorz we had an outstanding goalkeeper. This admirable mentality is our team. »

Goalkeeper Grzegorz Czapiewski, who first came from HB Peningen two and a half years ago and was later committed, was somewhat surprised by his gloss performance. « I don’t even know what to say – I just feel great. We worked together as a team, the defense was certain, and we remained calm in the attack. We focused extremely on the final and delivered a great game. »

The 22-year-old added: « In the goal I did what I always do: always get a foot or half a arm on the ball. I am particularly pleased that I was awarded the best player for the first time in my career. » Czapiewski came on 15 parades, including two warded seven meters against Aldin Zekan and Alexej Szyczkow.

On the other hand, Düdlingen’s veteran Franky Hippert explained why the speed game of his team did not work as hoped: « We could not implement what we did well in the semi -finals against Käerjeng. We did not defend enough and left too much space. We had no access to their variable game at all. Team.

Third cup success for Marko Stupar

Until the 15th ‘ It was a duel at eye level at high speed and combinations worth seeing on both sides. The final was high -class, characterized by a strong combination game, brave defense work and spectacular goalkeeper performance. At the beginning, Mika Herrmann convinced with six parades, and Thierry Hensen parried a seven meter of Raphaël Guden.

With his third goal, Oskar Wener Berchem brought the lead with four goals for the first time. While Dudelingen For ten minutes without his own hits and Berchem remained an 8-0 run, the preliminary decision was made at the break (18: 8). From the 20th ‘ the final became one -sided, the tension was gone. Trainer Marko Stupar also emphasized that Berchem acted like a cast.

Stupar already celebrated his third cup victory with Berchem: 2018 as a circle runner under André Gulbicki, 2021 under Alexandre Scheubel as a player-at that time under Corona conditions and before empty ranks. « Back then it was an eerie, surreal victory, » he recalls.

After Stupar had already won the championship and the Supercup as a coach in 2024, it also worked with the cup victory. « Our goal was to get all three titles. Despite many injuries, we compensated for it in the collective. The chemistry between team, families and friends is unique – that gives us the necessary energy. » Stupar enjoyed the evening to the fullest – at the subsequent celebrations in the « Café Nicolas » in Fenningen, the night was turned into day.