Rostock (dpa / mv) - The second division handball players of HC Empor Rostock have the goal of remaining in the class in their second season. Coach Till Wiechers pointed out on Friday that the league was a huge challenge again this year and was extremely strong. "There are again a lot of teams who want to play in the top third." For Empor, in addition to wanting to win every game, it's also about "communicating our values to our fans, spectators and society and living them ourselves on and off the pitch," emphasized the coach.
The well-known opponents include the opening opponent TuSEM Essen (September 2nd) and the TV Großwallstadt. In addition, derbies against Dessau-Roßlauer HV and VfL Potsdam are on the schedule. In addition, the Ukrainian top club HK Motor Zaporischschja takes part in the round of points.
Externally, the Rostock team has strengthened with Hafthor Vignisson (UF Starnan) and Alexej Demerza (GWD Minden). Managing Director Stefan Güter not only sees the team in a good position, but the club as a whole is well equipped. The OstseeSparkasse will remain the main sponsor for two more years and has increased its commitment. Empor CEO Tobias Woitendorf said the budget had been expanded to around 1.5 million euros, as the association announced on Friday.
