Helius Handballers Start Season with Defeat in Hoofdklasse C

Helius Handballers Begin Season with a Loss

The handballers of Helius have kicked off the season with a defeat, facing Gemini Zoetermeer at De Fazant. The Hellevoeters lost 22-24 (13-13), placing them at the bottom of the Hoofdklasse C.

A Challenging Start

The match didn't start well for Helius, with goalkeeper Patrick Wijnands receiving a red card for a foul after just eight minutes. Player Maarten Jan de Koning stepped in to take his place in goal. Despite the setback, the team rallied together to compete.

Nail-biting Moments

As the game progressed, Helius faced challenges including three consecutive penalties. Even with only three players on the field during this time, the team managed to overcome the situation. With the score tied at 22-22 three minutes before the end, the match took an unfortunate turn for Helius with Gemini Zoetermeer securing a late victory.

Coach's Analysis

Coach Piet de Koning reflected on the match, emphasizing the team's resilience and efforts to fight back. Looking ahead, Helius will play against Oliveo 2 in Pijnacker this Sunday, seeking to bounce back from this initial loss.

Helius Lineup:

• Patrick Wijnands (8. Maarten Jan de Koning)
• Thijmen Bestebreurtje (9 goals)
• Reinoud Bestebreurtje (2 goals)
• Joël Spoor
• Mervin Ayaz (2 goals)
• Bryan Verschoor (6 goals)
• Bas van den Heuvel (1 goal)
• Randy Schild
• Michael van Leijden
• Yoran Rietdijk