Late drama in Croatia and France in EHF ELW Round 2

HIGHLIGHT MATCHES

GROUP C

HC Lokomotiva Zagreb (CRO) vs CS Rapid Bucuresti (ROU) 28:28 (13:12)

In an exciting first half, the Zagreb-based club began the match on the front foot, but it was not long before Rapid took control, with Laurent Bezeau’s squad even holding a three-goal lead (4:7) in the 13th minute. However, Croatia’s runners-up bounced back and regained the lead before half-time through Iva Zrilić.

The second half brought additional drama and set up a thrilling finish, as despite Rapid leading for most of it and being up by three (24:27) in the 56th minute, Tea Pijević & co. stepped up late to ensure their unbeaten record across all competitions this season remained intact. Even though it seemed difficult for the hosts to mount a late comeback, they managed it, with Tara Đelekovčan scoring a buzzer-beater to seal the draw.

GROUP B

Chambray Touraine Handball (FRA) vs Nykøbing Falster Håndbold (DEN) 28:28 (9:14)

With Nykøbing Falster Håndbold having sealed a narrow win in round 1, the Danish club looked determined from the very start in France to continue their impressive group phase. Niels Agesen’s squad led throughout the first half, delivering a strong performance that earned them a five-goal lead at the break. However, Chambray Touraine Handball never gave up and, despite the visitors leading for most of the match, successfully mounted a late comeback. They even took the lead themselves in the 56th minute through Jovana Stoiljković.

The final minutes were tense, with both sides trading goals, and Clara Bang scored last to secure a draw, leaving both teams with a point. Clara Lerby finished as the match’s top scorer.

IN OTHER MATCHES

GROUP A

CS Minaur Baia Mare (ROU) vs Motherson Mosonmagyarovari KC (HUN) 34:28 (19:15)
Thüringer HC (GER) vs Larvik (NOR) 36:33 (19:16)

GROUP B

MOL Esztergom (HUN) vs HSG Blomberg-Lippe (GER) 33:32 (18:16)

GROUP C

Tertnes Bergen (NOR) vs VfL Oldenburg (GER) 26:31 (16:13)

GROUP D

JDA Bourgogne Dijon Handball (FRA) vs Viborg HK (DEN) 30:30 (13:15)
KGHM MKS Zaglebie Lubin (POL) vs CSM Corona Brasov (ROU) 31:39 (12:24)