Match Analysis: GOG Vs. Aälborg

by Mário Cesar Navarro Denmark, Handball Analysis, HTH Herreligaen

In a troubled end of the year in the HTHHerrenligaen with many games postponed due to Covid-19, the last game of the year in Denmark would have a fantastic match between GOG, league leader, against Aälborg, defending champion.

A great handball game was expected and could influence the future winner of the HTH Herreligaen.

Stay with another detailed analysis of a fantastic and exciting handball match.

In an excellent handball game where GOG practically won the whole game, only losing the game in 1:2 and 2:3 at minutes 3 and 4. There were 108 possessions, ten turnovers, 103 shots, 72 goals and 23 saves in an electrifying game.

The first few minutes saw an extremely even game until the 7th minute, where GOG exploited five less good minutes from Aälborg with two turnovers and a lower shooting efficiency to gain a margin on the scoreboard. This way, throughout the first half, GOG kept their regularity, both offensively and defensively, reaching halftime leading by five goals as a result of Aälborg’s irregularity.

However, in the second half, Aälborg failed to be regular in their play, either defensively or offensively. At the same time, GOG kept up their level, even managing a six-goal margin throughout the second half.

In statistical terms, it is possible to verify that when comparing the attacks of both teams, the factors that most influenced the final result was the finishing of Aälborg and the performance of the GOG goalkeeper.

Stay with some data about this great match.

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Mário Cesar Navarro
Portuguese handball coach with over 15 years of experience coaching both male and female youth and senior teams. Passionate about game analysis and coaching.