Spenge vs Minden

To their credit, Spenge did not fold entirely. The hosts improved after the interval, scoring 15 goals in the second half compared to just eight in the first. Theodor Teuteberg and Mateusz Martyn provided some spark in attack, and the home crowd — which had packed the intimate "Schuhkarton" hall — had moments to cheer.

But Minden never let the lead slip below double digits. Kranzmann continued to punish from range, Hempel Jensen added more goals from the wing, and Antonio Metzner capped the scoring at 23:36 in the final minute.

The match was effectively settled inside the opening 15 minutes. Minden's aggressive defence forced repeated turnovers, and the visitors converted them into fast-break goals with clinical efficiency. By the time Spenge's coaching staff called an early timeout to stem the flow, the deficit was already substantial.

Florian Kranzmann (Minden) — The back-court scorer was the game's most influential player, repeatedly breaking through from distance and converting under pressure. A missed second-half penalty was the only blemish on an otherwise dominant display.

Morten Hempel Jensen (Minden) — The Dane caused problems from the wing with intelligent movement and composed finishing, contributing multiple goals across both halves.

Mateusz Martyn (Spenge) — One of Spenge's brighter attacking outlets, scoring two late goals and showing willingness to take responsibility when the match was already gone.

Player of the match: Florian Kranzmann (GWD Minden)

The 19:8 half-time scoreline tells the real story: Minden scored more goals in the first 30 minutes (19) than Spenge managed in the entire match (23). Spenge's second-half improvement from 8 to 15 goals showed they could create chances once the pressure relented, but Minden's 17 second-half goals proved they never took their foot off the gas.

The final 36:23 scoreline — a 13-goal margin — accurately reflected the two-division gap between a 2. Bundesliga side and a mid-table 3. Liga team enjoying a cup occasion.

GWD Minden progress to the second round of the DHB Pokal, maintaining their perfect start to the competitive season after winning the Spielo-Cup pre-season tournament. Their next fixture is the 2. Bundesliga season opener at home against SC DHfK Leipzig on 31 August 2026 (19:30, QUARTERBACK Immobilien ARENA).

For Spenge, the focus returns to 3. Liga Nord-West, where they will look to improve on last season's fourth-place finish. The sold-out atmosphere and the experience of testing themselves against higher-level opposition provide building blocks for the league campaign ahead.

A straightforward cup tie that went exactly as the seeding suggested. Minden were too strong, too deep and too experienced for a brave but outclassed Spenge side. The 13-goal margin was fair; the only surprise was that Spenge managed to win the second half 15-17, a small moral victory in an otherwise one-sided OWL derby.