Flensburg Beat Magdeburg to Claim Wartburg Cup Final

SG Flensburg-Handewitt wrapped up their preseason preparations with a narrow 33-32 victory over reigning German champions SC Magdeburg in the final of the Wartburg Cup, played on Sunday.

The closely contested match gave both German powerhouses the kind of demanding test they were seeking ahead of the start of the competitive season.

With the tournament serving as a final tune-up, both Flensburg and Magdeburg will now turn their attention to preparing for the official season opener.