EHF CL 25/26: Strong start for Wisla and Kielce – “Old Berlin” in Nantes
On the second day of the opening round, four matches were played, producing two home wins and two away wins.
Wisła Płock confirmed its status as a team capable of much, with stars like Richardson, Bergerud, and Kosorotov leading the way. They opened their campaign with a dramatic 34:33 away win over Pick Szeged in Hungary.
Füchse Berlin bounced back after a poor start under their new coach. The German champions showed their strength once again against French side Nantes, winning 40:34 in a replay of last season’s Final4 semifinal.
FC Barcelona had a routine performance against Danish side GOG, winning 37:32, while the most convincing display came from Industria Kielce, who defeated Norwegian debutants Kolstad 38:27, thanks to a superb showing from Slovenian goalkeeper Klemen Ferlin (15 saves, 44%).
Match Details
OTP Bank-PICK Szeged – Orlen Wisła Płock 33–34 (16–16)
Szeged: Mikler – Sostaric 9/4, Abelvik 1, Smárason, Bánhidi 4, Gottfridsson 1, Frimmel 6, Thulin (gk), Kalaras 1, Mackovsek 1, Garciandia 7, Bodó 1, Toto 1, Szilágyi 1, Jelinic.
Płock: Bergerud – Krajewski 2, Richardson 12/6, A. Serdio 5, Terzić, Szita 1, Fazekas 3, Alilović, L. Mihic 2, Koszorotov 3, Szamojla, Dawydzik, M. Janc 3, Zarabec 1, Daszek 2.
HBC Nantes – Füchse Berlin 34–40 (17–16)
Nantes: Pešić (11 saves), Biosca (5 saves); Rivera 7/7, Minne 4, Tournat 4, Bos 4, Odriozola 3, Tarrafeta 3, Leopold 3, Abdi 2, Yoshida 1, Nyateu 1, Ovnicek 1, Avelange, Gaber, Wenkegheu.
Füchse: Milošavljev (2 saves), Ludwig (9 saves); Gidsel 10, Freihöfer 7/3, Av Teigum 6, Andersson 4, Marsenic 4, Wiede 3, Ariño 2, Lichtlein 2, Gröndahl 1, Langhoff 1, Darj, Prantner, Herburger.
FC Barcelona – GOG 37–32
Barcelona (25+12): Nielsen (1); Aleix Gómez (3), Janc, Fàbregas (5), N’Guessan (3), Frade (3), Fernández (6, 1p), Hallgrimsson (DNP), Makuc (3), Barrufet (2, 2p), Djordje Cikusa (1), Elderaa (1), Carlsbogard (5), Petar Cikusa (3), Sola (1).
GOG (14+18): Boutaf; Mittún (5), Nicolai Pedersen (2), Bjerre (2, 1p), Lykke (3), Jakobsen (2), Vilhelmsen (5), Kasper Pedersen, Frederik Pedersen (3), Rasmussen (3), Johannesson (DNP), Balstad (2), Käll, Dalby (3, 2p), Lindskog (2), Tonnesen.
Industria Kielce – Kolstad Handball 38–27 (16–12)
Kielce: Ferlin 15/34 saves, Morawski 6/14 saves; Vlah 7, Sićko 5, A. Dujshebaev 5, Jarosiewicz 5, D. Dujshebaev 4, Karalek 3, Jędraszczyk 1, Olejniczak 1, Kounkoud 1, Moryto 1, Kaddah 1, Rogulski 1, Monar 1, Maqueda.
Kolstad: Palick 4/28, Neupart 5/19; Aalber 4, Soneda 4, Jeppsson 4, Hernes Hovde 4, B. Oskarsson 3, Lyse 3, Gudjonsson 2, Berge 1, Blanche 1, Eck Aga, A. Oskarsson, Gullerud, Stolefjell, Johnsen.
