Pro German team scores win, 41-25

USA Team Handball June 05, 2009

Professional German team Bad Schwartau defeated the Americans Friday in the Three Nation Tournament, 41-25.

“The guys played well against a very experienced Bad Schwartau squad, who were playing in their home gym,” said assistant coach Adam Hodges. “(Head coach) Boban was pleased with our performance and is looking forward to the match tomorrow against Ireland.”

Gary Hines earned the “Man of the Match” award after the game; he had two steals and eight goals, several of them “spectacular jump shots,” according to Hodges. Adam Elzoghby had a game-leading 11 goals.

Hodges also reported several Americans who live in Germany have come out to the tournament and are following the team.

Match Statistics

Half Time: 21-15, Bad Schwartau
Final Score: 41-25, Bad Schwartau

Scoring:
11- Adam Elzoghby (7 position, 4 fast break) on 11-15 shooting
8 - Gary Hines (5 position, 3 fast break) on 8-18 shooting
4 - Mark Ortega (4 position) on 4-8 shooting
1 - Jason Borchik (1 position) on 1-3 shooting
1 - Brian Delaney (1 position) on 1-1 shooting

USA:
Position Goals: 18
Fast Breaks: 7

Bad Schwartau:
Position Goals: 33
Fast Breaks: 8

Steals: 6
2 - Hines
1 - Carsen Chun
1 - Ortega
1 - Elzoghby
1 - Borchik

Blocks: 0

Goalie Statistics

Shot At:
Ivan Ignjatovic: 43
Keith Fine: 2

Saves:
Ignjatovic: 18
Fine: 0

7M Defense:
Ignjatovic: 0-5
Fine: 1-9

Turnovers: 17
9 - Pass-Receive
3 - Travel
3 - Zone Violation
2 - Offensive Foul
1 - Passive play