Esch narrowly loses against Kärjeng and is champion

Despite defeat, the reigning champion defended the title and triumphed for the fifth time in a row.

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Despite defeat, the reigning champion defended the title and triumphed for the fifth time in a row.

Actually, the players and those responsible knew before the last matchday of the title group of the Axa League that they could celebrate on Saturday evening, but now it’s official: Esch is handball champion for the fifth time in a row.

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The Escher backcourt player ended his 28-year handball career at the end of the season. There are good reasons for it.

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In a direct duel between the two title contenders, Käerjeng won 33:32 away, but the guests would have had to score 23 more goals than their opponents to thwart Escher’s plans.

For the hosts, it was not only a special evening because of the title win. Finally, the two club icons stood Tree Pull and Martin Muller on the field for the last time.

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