Power of French handball has been seen in Montpellier last night, where the reigning champions, Vive Tauron Kielce lost five goals 33:28 before second match at home. The home team made solid advantage against the favorites from Poland, led by goalkeeper Nikola Portner who had brilliant role in the last 15 minutes of the clash.
Jure Donelec and Diego Simonet netted eight goals each for the winners, while on the other said, Karol Bielecki scored six goals.
Montpellier HB – Vive Tauron Kielce 33:28 (14:16)
Montpellier: Gerard, Portner – Simonet 8, Truchanovicius 3, Toumi, Grebille 4, Dolenec 8, Guigou, Bos, Zvizej, Bonnefond, Faustin, Fabregas 6, Porte 1, Bingo 3
Vive Tauron: Ivić, Szmal – Jurecki 1, Walczak, Reichmann 4, Chrapkowski 1, Kus, Aguinagalde 5, Bielecki 6, Jachlewski 1, Strlek 2, Lijewski 4, Paczkowski, Zorman 1, Bombac 2, Djukić 1
