en http://www.eurohandball.com Handball stories, news and interviews Mon, 30 Sep 2024 18:51:07 GMT Mon, 30 Sep 2024 18:51:07 GMT www.eurohandball.com Content Copyright by the European Handball Federation and EHF Marketing (c) 1994-2024 office@eurohandball.com http://www.eurohandball.com 0 0 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030345/Trio+closes+in+on+defending+champions FACTS AND FIGURES: The Women's EHF Champions League Main Round has been done and dusted. Here all the important numbers and stats ahead of the quarter-finals in April Mon, 12 Mar 2018 19:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030345 12.03.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030345 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030337/Metz+finish+second+ahead+of+FTC GROUP 2 REVIEW: A home win against THC was enough for Metz to secure second place in the group, while FTC took third place Sun, 11 Mar 2018 19:21:38 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030337 11.03.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030337 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030333/Vardar+confirm+group+dominance GROUP 2 REVIEW: 10 goals from Andrea Penezic propel Vardar to an away victory against Buducnost, which takes the group winners’ record to 11 wins in 12 matches this season Sat, 10 Mar 2018 22:06:18 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030333 10.03.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030333 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030332/FCM+claim+last+quarter-final+ticket%2c+Gy%c3%b6r+top+the+table GROUP 1 REVIEW: The defending champions defeat Krim to finish first in the group, Rostov clinch second place with a narrow victory against CSM, and Midtjylland win the Danish derby to rank fourth Sat, 10 Mar 2018 16:10:24 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030332 10.03.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030332 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030329/Consistency+earns+Ungureanu+and+Schmid+February+awards FEATURE: Paula Ungureanu and Andy Schmid won the EHF Player of the Month awards in February, decided by a panel of international journalists Fri, 09 Mar 2018 17:06:39 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030329 09.03.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030329 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030327/Race+for+the+quarter-finals+%e2%80%93+what+happens+if%3f ROUND 6 PREVIEW: The last Women’s EHF Champions League Main Round matches have arrived, bringing with them the final decisions regarding quarter-finalists and table ranking Fri, 09 Mar 2018 13:14:33 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030327 09.03.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030327 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030323/Vyakhireva+eyes+a+full+trophy+cabinet FEATURE: Anna Vyakhireva has high hopes for her Rostov team for the rest of the season, beginning with a victory in this weekend’s big clash against Bucharest Thu, 08 Mar 2018 12:01:16 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030323 08.03.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030323 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030322/Kristiansen%3a+Defence+and+home+ground+will+see+us+through FEATURE: Norwegian international Veronica Kristiansen is keen to make it as far as possible in the Women's EHF Champions League before leaving FC Midtjylland Thu, 08 Mar 2018 09:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030322 08.03.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030322 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030321/Gros+aims+for+FINAL4+before+waving+goodbye FEATURE: Slovenian Ana Gros has become one of the best right backs on the international circuit while playing for Metz, and now aims for club handball’s pinnacle event before her departure to Brest at the end of the season Wed, 07 Mar 2018 10:12:47 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030321 07.03.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030321 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030314/Things+we+know+just+before+the+main+round+ends TALKING POINTS: Only one round of matches separates the Women's EHF Champions League from the quarter-finals. Here are the main topics after last week's games Mon, 05 Mar 2018 16:40:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030314 05.03.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030314 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030306/Ungureanu%27s+masterpiece+brings+CSM+the+win GROUP 1 REVIEW: Paula Ungureanu had one of the best games of the season, closing the goal against FCM, to bring CSM a 29:24 win Sun, 04 Mar 2018 17:41:33 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030306 04.03.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030306 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030305/Buducnost+through+to+quarter-final+after+narrowly+beating+THC GROUP 2 REVIEW: A one-goal win at Thüringer HC saw Buducnost securing the fourth place in the group and thus advancing to the next round. Sun, 04 Mar 2018 16:52:36 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030305 04.03.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030305 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030300/FTC+not+satisfied+despite+victory GROUP 2 REVIEW: FTC take revenge against Metz and are now level on points with the French side, but a two-goal win may not be enough for them to finish second in the group Sat, 03 Mar 2018 18:31:03 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030300 03.03.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030300 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030299/Clear+win+against+NFH+brings+Gy%c3%b6r+closer+to+first+place GROUP 1 REVIEW: The Hungarian champions earn their fourth win in a row as NFH prove no match for their visitors, while Rostov-Don extend their unbeaten run to seven games after a 35:26 drubbing against Krim Sat, 03 Mar 2018 15:25:28 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030299 03.03.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030299 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030297/Vardar+secure+top+spot+in+Group+2 GROUP 2 REVIEW: With one match to go, Vardar are certain of finishing first in their group following a win against Bietigheim on Friday night Fri, 02 Mar 2018 21:15:45 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030297 02.03.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030297 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030292/Fiery+encounters+to+clear+up+quarter-final+picture ROUND 5 PREVIEW: CSM and Rostov are eyeing wins before they clash next week, while Metz and FTC engage in a winner-takes-all battle for second place in Group 2 Fri, 02 Mar 2018 10:47:19 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030292 02.03.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030292 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030286/What+we+learned+after+Round+4 TALKING POINTS: Vardar no longer invincible, six teams through and two sides hit top gear ahead of the penultimate main round matches in the Women's EHF Champions League Wed, 28 Feb 2018 17:34:26 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030286 28.02.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030286 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030285/%e2%80%9cI+came+to+Skopje+to+win+the+title%e2%80%9d INTERVIEW: Vardar's powerful line player Dragana Cvijic speaks about her season in Skopje so far, plans for the future and her big expectations for Budapest Wed, 28 Feb 2018 13:10:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030285 28.02.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030285 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030280/G%c3%b6rbicz+stars+as+Gy%c3%b6r+get+revenge+against+CSM GROUP 1 REVIEW: After losing in Bucharest by six goals, Györ avenged the result on home court, to win 28:24 Mon, 26 Feb 2018 21:55:03 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030280 26.02.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030280 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030274/Metz+end+Vardar%27s+winning+run%2c+THC+stay+in+the+race GROUP 2 REVIEW: Just like last season, the French side claimed a surprise home win against the Macedonian giants, while THC kept their slim chances alive to advance to the quarter-finals Sun, 25 Feb 2018 17:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030274 25.02.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030274 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030275/Heartbreak+for+FCM+as+Krim+secure+last-minute+draw GROUP 1 REVIEW: The battle for the last quarter-final berth is tougher than ever, but neither Krim nor FCM prove able to break the deadlock in their mutual game, as the match ends in a stalemate at 24:24 Sun, 25 Feb 2018 17:13:06 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030275 25.02.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030275 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030272/FTC+through+after+win+in+Podgorica GROUP 2 REVIEW: The Hungarian side advance to the Women's EHF Champions League Quarter-finals after becoming the first team this season to hand Buducnost a home defeat Sat, 24 Feb 2018 21:40:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030272 24.02.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030272 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030268/Vyakhireva+stars+as+Rostov-Don+seal+quarter-final+spot GROUP 1 REVIEW: The Russian side trailed Nykøbing after the opening quarter before powering to a 10-goal victory to improve their unbeaten run to five games Sat, 24 Feb 2018 16:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030268 24.02.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030268 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030248/Greek+talent+Tsakalou+shining+in+Slovenia AROUND THE WORLD: Lamprini Tsakalou has settled into new life in Ljubljana beautifully and is determined to make the most of her chance in the Women’s EHF Champions League Thu, 22 Feb 2018 16:22:27 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030248 22.02.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030248 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030262/Group+1+heavyweights+to+meet+in+Gy%c3%b6r ROUND 4 PREVIEW: More quarter-finalists may be determined when the Women’s EHF Champions League returns to action after a short break Thu, 22 Feb 2018 11:11:20 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030262 22.02.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030262 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030253/Metz%3a+a+real+Women%e2%80%99s+EHF+FINAL4+contender FEATURE: Having been on the cusp of the biggest event in women's club handball, the French side now feel they have a real chance of making it to Budapest Tue, 20 Feb 2018 12:28:01 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030253 20.02.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030253 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030249/ehfTV+relaunches+ahead+of+the+season%e2%80%99s+crunch+time NEWS REPORT: Handball streaming platform enters the new season with a new facelift and a rich offer of top class matches. Mon, 19 Feb 2018 15:33:24 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030249 19.02.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030249 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030238/Ambitious+CSM+sign+Vardar+trio NEWS REPORT: The Women's Champions League 2015/16 winners take advantage of Vardar's demise and will add Andrea Lekic, Jovanka Radicevic and Dragana Cvijic to their star-studded squad next season Sat, 17 Feb 2018 14:40:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030238 17.02.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030238 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030216/Four+things+we+have+learned+midway+through+the+main+round TALKING POINTS: After a weekend which saw Metz and Vardar book quarter-finals tickets, here are some of the things we learned about the Women’s EHF Champions League Mon, 12 Feb 2018 17:57:56 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030216 12.02.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030216 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030210/Two+derbies%2c+two+stalemates+in+Group+1 GROUP 1 REVIEW: CSM and Rostov produce one of the highlights of the season with a thrilling 22:22 draw, while NFH and FCM split the spoils, 21:21, in the Danish derby Sun, 11 Feb 2018 19:31:55 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030210 11.02.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030210 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030206/Metz+clinch+quarter-final+berth+with+thrilling+win+against+THC GROUP 2 REVIEW: A hard-fought victory over Thüringer HC sees Metz secure a quarter-final spot for the second straight season Sun, 11 Feb 2018 16:16:02 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030206 11.02.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030206 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030204/Gy%c3%b6r+hand+Krim+another+heavy+defeat GROUP 1 REVIEW: Krim failed to win against Györ in their 15th mutual game, as the Hungarian side cruised to a 32:21 victory. Sat, 10 Feb 2018 21:03:10 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030204 10.02.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030204 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030201/Vardar+continue+winning+streak%3b+FTC+cruise+past+injury-plagued+Bietigheim GROUP 2 REVIEW: Vardar claimed their ninth victory in a row, as they comfortably defeated Buducnost in the Balkan derby, while FTC claimed their second win in the main round, beating Bietigheim by nine goals. Sat, 10 Feb 2018 17:22:13 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030201 10.02.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030201 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030200/Adzic%3a+%e2%80%9cWe+need+to+remain+authentic+to+be+competitive%e2%80%9d INTERVIEW: Buducnost coach Dragan Adzic speaks in detail about the long-term strategy in place at the perennial title challengers Sat, 10 Feb 2018 10:55:03 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030200 10.02.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030200 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030196/CSM+and+Vardar+look+to+tighten+grip+on+the+top ROUND 3 PREVIEW: Two sides are already through to the quarter-final phase, but can edge closer to secure the first place in their groups with home wins this weekend Fri, 09 Feb 2018 16:44:52 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030196 09.02.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030196 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030188/Goal+machines+Zdrahala+and+Kurtovic+pick+up+first+awards+of+2018 NEWS REPORT: The EHF Player of the Month recognises the surprise package of EHF EURO 2018 and Bucharest’s sharp shooter against Györ Thu, 08 Feb 2018 13:42:48 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030188 08.02.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030188 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030183/Gy%c3%b6r+agree+on+M%c3%b8rk+replacement NEWS REPORT: Györ agree on Mireya Gonzalez loan from domestic rivals ERD to provide cover on the right back position in the wake of Nora Mørk’s long-term injury Wed, 07 Feb 2018 15:56:35 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030183 07.02.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030183 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030170/Gy%c3%b6r+ease+to+victory+but+sweat+on+Mork+injury GROUP 1 REVIEW: After a tough defeat against CSM last week, Győri Audi ETO KC bounced back with an easy win against NFH – Nykøbing Falster Håndboldklub, 32:23. Mon, 05 Feb 2018 22:11:50 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030170 05.02.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030170 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030164/Vardar+remain+perfect%3b+Metz+take+vital+points GROUP 2 REVIEW: After a slow start, Vardar hit top gear and beat Bietigheim by 12 goals, while Metz earned an important victory against FTC Sun, 04 Feb 2018 20:23:18 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030164 04.02.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030164 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030163/Hard-fought+win+sees+CSM+strengthen+grip+on+top+spot GROUP 1 REVIEW: For 40 minutes, it looked like CSM had the upper hand, but had to step up another gear to prevent a comeback from FCM and take a 31:26 win Sun, 04 Feb 2018 17:44:50 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030163 04.02.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030163 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030160/Buducnost+maintain+perfect+home+record GROUP 2 REVIEW: A comfortable victory against THC leads Buducnost to their first points of the EHF Champions League Main Round Sat, 03 Feb 2018 21:06:05 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030160 03.02.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030160 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030159/Comfortable+win+sees+Rostov+pile+on+the+pressure GROUP 1 REVIEW: Rostov-Don earn their fourth win in five matches, as they record a 29:22 walkover against RK Krim Mercator on Saturday Sat, 03 Feb 2018 16:04:03 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030159 03.02.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030159 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030154/Vardar+and+CSM+determined+to+march+on ROUND 2 PREVIEW: The teams from Skopje and Bucharest try to keep their winning streaks going while title holders Györ want to bounce back from their disappointing loss in the opening match of the main round Fri, 02 Feb 2018 14:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030154 02.02.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030154 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030118/Rostov+are+too+strong+for+NFH+while+Krim+get+late+win GROUP 1 REVIEW: The ambitious Russian side took an important win in Denmark to start the main round, while Midtjylland lost a two-goal lead in the closing minutes in Slovenia Sun, 28 Jan 2018 19:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030118 28.01.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030118 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030117/FTC+climb+to+second+place+after+overrunning+Buducnost GROUP 2 REVIEW: Thanks to a strong second-half performance, the Hungarian team started the main round with an eight-goal victory against the 2015 champions Sun, 28 Jan 2018 17:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030117 28.01.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030117 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030106/Vardar+stretch+unbeaten+run+while+THC+win+German+derby GROUP 2 REVIEW: Last year's runners-up comfortably beat Metz for their seventh straight victory of the season, and Thüringer HC claim their first points of the main round by defeating fellow German side Bietigheim Sat, 27 Jan 2018 16:10:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030106 27.01.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030106 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030084/CSM+beat+Gy%c3%b6r+in+battle+of+the+powerhouses GROUP 1 REVIEW: The 2016 champions from Bucharest enjoyed a good start into the main round, handing the current title holders a deserved 6-goal defeat Fri, 26 Jan 2018 21:40:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030084 26.01.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030084 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030069/Vardar%2c+Krim+and+Buducnost+%e2%80%93+present%2c+past+and+future FIRST-HAND INSIGHT: Nemanja Savic is taking a look at three Balkan teams, their different visions and aims for the season but also their intersecting paths ahead of the Women's EHF Champions League Main Round Thu, 25 Jan 2018 21:10:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030069 25.01.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030069 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030066/Heavyweights+clash+as+main+round+starts ROUND 1 PREVIEW: The Women's EHF Champions League resumes this weekend with the start of the main round, highlighted by the match between CSM and Györ on Friday Thu, 25 Jan 2018 17:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030066 25.01.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030066 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030050/Marina+Rajcic+returns+home+to+Buducnost NEWS REPORT: Signing a five-year deal, the Metz Handball goalkeeper will move back to Podgorica in her native Montenegro next season Thu, 25 Jan 2018 10:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030050 25.01.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030050 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030027/Last+year%27s+finalists+top+Power+Ranking POWER RANKING: ehfCL.com presents the current top 10 teams of the Women's EHF Champions League, two days before the start of the main round Wed, 24 Jan 2018 18:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030027 24.01.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030027 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029761/CSM+Bucuresti+win+full+set+of+medals NEWS REPORT: Complete Germany 2017 All-star team ply their trade in the Women’s EHF Champions League Wed, 20 Dec 2017 14:04:27 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029761 20.12.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029761 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029747/New+power+shifts+looming+in+the+European+club+rankings NEWS REPORT: While a pack of contenders is chasing a weakening position of Germany at the top in the men’s ranking, Hungary, Denmark and Russia are bound for a three-way race in the women’s chart Thu, 14 Dec 2017 14:47:34 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029747 14.12.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029747 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029746/Czech+shooter+and+Spanish+legend+take+monthly+awards NEWS REPORT: Thüringer HC's Iveta Luzumova and HC Vardar's Arpad Sterbik have been voted EHF Players of the Month for November and December Thu, 14 Dec 2017 11:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029746 14.12.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029746 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029741/Two+fierce+rivals+to+launch+the+2018+schedule NEWS REPORT: CSM Bucuresti will receive the defending champions Györi Audi ETO KC in the 2018 Women's EHF Champions League opener on Friday 26 January as playing times of all main round matches have been confirmed. Fri, 08 Dec 2017 09:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029741 08.12.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029741 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029655/CSM+and+Vardar+claim+pole+positions+in+their+main+round+groups NEWS REPORT: The provisional travel plan of all 12 main round teams has been set as last season's finalists sit atop their respective groups. Mon, 20 Nov 2017 14:44:52 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029655 20.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029655