Buducnost gave back a six-goal lead and was close to losing another big advantage, but managed to defeat Gyor in the EHF Champions League Match of the Week. By Peter Bruun Champions League (W) – Group 2 Buducnost vs Gyor Audi ETO KC 25:22 (12:12) Before the Match The match was the battle for first place in Group 2 of …
Keep Calm and Carry On
Group I FTC Rail Cargo vs Rostov Don 29:29 (15:13) Before the Match The Russian champions from Rostov Don who had yet to lose a match, were in a position to not only secure the top spot in Group 1, but a quarter-final berth as well. Still, Jan Leslie had to do without his number one line-player and central defender, …
A stunning win – Savehof takes first main round points
IK Savehof brings FC Midtjylland´s dream of a quarter-final berth one step closer to the end. By Peter Bruun Champions League (W) – Group 2 IK Savehof vs FC Midtjylland 32:24 (17:11) Before the Match To Midtjylland a victory was a “must” in order to keep their hopes for the quarter-final alive, while a pointless Savehof played for honors only. …
”The Champions League quarter-final is unrealistic!”
INTERVIEW – FC Midtjylland’s coach is close to giving up on the dream of proceeding from the main round of the 2016 Women´s Champions League. By Peter Bruun This season the quarter-finals of the Women´s EHF Champions League will be without Danish representation. At least if you ask Helle Thomsen, coach of FC Midtjylland, the only Danish team in the …
“Early quarter-final berth is crucial”
INTERVIEW – Buducnost’s coach Dragan Adzic is happy following an easy Champions League victory in Denmark and is looking forward to the top match against Gyor. By Peter Bruun Even with three match days remaining in the main round of the Women´s Champions League, ruling champion ZRK Buducnost is already assured of proceeding to the quarter-finals. Their 28:18 road win …
One Mork Not Enough
Champions League (W) – Group 1 Larvik HK vs Fleury Loiret 26:31 (14:15) Before the Match Sporting a three game losing streak in LFH (Ligue Feminine de Handball) and not having won a single match during the main round of the EHF Champions League yet, Fleury Loiret looked like an easy target on the outset of their visit in Larvik. …
No problems against Midtjylland – Buducnost clinches quarter-final berth
Buducnost had no difficulties winning 28:18 on the road against FC Midtjylland, re-take the lead in Group 2 and secure the quarter-finals. By Peter Bruun Champions League (W) – Group 2 FC Midtjylland vs Buducnost 18:28 (9:13) Before the Match With a win, Buducnost would not only secure their quarter-final berth, but also take back first place in Group 2. …
Pineau vs Pena
Champions League (W) – Group 1 Baia Mare vs FTC Railcargo 32:24 (16:14) The Result Baia Mare extended their winning streak to three, while FTC Railcargo recorded their second loss in the 2015/16 Champions League season. Another outstanding performance of Nerea Pena (9 goals) was not nearly enough to keep the Romanian club at bay. The squad of head coach …
“I envy those who play today”
INTERVIEW – Sweden’s hosting of the next Women´s EURO has stirred up memories by former Swedish international Matilda Boson – currently marketing executive at the Swedish Handball Federation. By Peter Bruun It has been more than three and a half years now, since Matilda Boson ended her active handball career. The elegant left-winger finished with the Swedish national team after …
Craziest European Championship Ever
Column – The EHF EURO 2016 will be remembered as the wildest ever – not for fantastic handball, but for an abundance of sensational results. By Peter Bruun The Men´s EHF EURO 2016 in Poland, which ended Sunday evening, will not go down in history as the greatest European Championship ever because of the quality of handball that was put …