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BSV scored at least 30 goals in their last 6 out of 7 home games against Holstebro

Holstebro's attack was significantly improved with the return of Michael Damgaard, and this was visible despite their defeat against Kolding

Despite the fact that they had to play without their first goalie Jannick Green, their first right wing Kierkegaard, and important defenders Madsen and Jakosben, BSV had an easy road to victory against Ringsted whose goalies had a total of 4 (!) saves

It ended 36-30 and TMS came to -3 on several occasions but not any closer.- We've showed that we are the better team. I am very pleased with the game, although I can always find things to improve - said coach Claus Uhrenholt.

A bad thing happened before the game - their only remaining goalie Dane Sijan dislocated his shoulder. Their physios fixed his shoulder and he played the whole game much to everyone's surprise. 

- It doesn't matter, the most important thing is that we won the game - said the Serbian goalie.

Kristian Kjelling was questionable because of illness, but played a few minutes and got 3 goals. Their other left back Theis Baagøe (pictured) was the first scorer with 7 goals and was also an important part of the defensive block along with their defense specialist Kasper Nielsen. Right back Mads Christiansen also scored 7 goals. In the end, it was a pleasant afternoon in Ringsted.

- We've had our ups and downs, but overall we were in control of the game - said the first middle back Chris Jørgensen and stressed that the biggest focus ahead of the game was on the transitional play, which was reflected in the fact that many of their goals came from counters. The additional reason lies in the fact that Jørgensen was not changing from offense to defense but stayed behind which allowed him to take charge of the transition. 

- It is nice to be a part of the second attack, this gives you more speed than just sitting on the bench. 

Tvis Holstebro is a much bigger challenge than Ringsted and it will be interesting to see if Uhrenholt keeps Jørgensena  in defense as well. BSV scored 19 goals in their last head-to-head (22-19 defeat), and Mads Christiansen played for Holstebro then. Unlike their away games at Holstebro, BSV scored  at least 30 goals in 6 of their last 7 games against today's rivals (30-20 last season).

- We have to win this game if we want to remain at the top. But I am sure our drought will stop and that we will start winning games - said goalkeeper Sijan.

They've lost their two last derbies this season, 27-25 against Aalborg and 26-25 at Kolding. A new defeat, despite injury problems, would not sit well with anyone.

Holstebro got only 3 points from possible 8 in their first 4 rounds. They are coming to Silkeborg after a rather painful defeat against the league leaders KIF Kolding. They were up 15-11 at half time but lost the remaining 30 minutes 17-10. 

- We only have 3 points, but anyone who saw last game knows that we are not in crisis. In fact, we are going forward. We had several chances at 24-24 that we didn't take advantage of  - said coach Klavs Bruun Jørgensen.

The return of the crucial back player and first scorer in that game Michael Damgaard (5) should be mentioned, as well as other positives coach Jørgensen noticed.

- Jakob Green was excellent in defense, right back Morten Nyberg is showing more and more potential. Allan Damgaard was more aggressive and direct, which he needs to be. We have to say that Michael Damgaard had a great game, considering the amount of time he spent training lately. He said that he was ready ahead of the game and his presence certainly gives us another dimension. 

Kolding goalie Kasper Hvidt also played an important part in the final moments and I agree with Holstebro coach that they showed more than in previous games, despite the defeat. Michael Damgaard is very important for their game and this will be felt today. Especially since Bjerringbro are not so defensively minded and are missing important defenders. 

Bjerringbro enter this match without Jakobsen, Madsen and their first goalkeeper Green, which means they are quite weakened in the defensive line. However, attack-wise, having an excellent back line that features Kjelling - Jorgensen - Mads Christiansen, along with reliable wings and a strong pivot Kristjansson, they can meet the requirements of the match. In four rounds they only have one under at 51.5 margin, and it was against the best defence of the league, Kolding, in the match that saw Kolding win 26-25 . Holstebro are known as a defensive team but they haven't had much luck in this arena, having conceded 30 or more goals in 6 of the last 7 matches. Now they arrive with two back-to-back matches over 51.5 margin so there is no reason for today's match to end with 50 goals or less. Moreover, Holstebro's best back-court player, Michael Damgaard, returned to the lineup, scoring 5 goals against Kolding.