01.09.2009, 04:21
Oltchim take trophy from Koprivnica

Four CL teams were in action over the weekend in Croatia.

Oltchim take trophy from Koprivnica

With three clear victories against Györ, Krim and Podravka, the Romanian Champions won the "Josip Samaržija-Bepo“ tournament. The host Podravka Vegeta took second place and Krim finished third.

It was a great opportunity for handball fans to watch four CL participants in action. Oltchim Valcea showed impressive performance, promising an excellent CL season.

Ionela Stanca (Oltchim Valcea) received award for best player of the tournament. Paula Claudia Ungureanu (Oltchim Valcea) was the best goalkeeper.

Andrea Penezić (Podravka Vegeta) was top scorer of the tournament (26 goals from three matches).

Day 1:

Podravka Vegeta - Krim Mercator 37:35
Györi Audi ETO - Oltchim Valcea 23:35
Krim Mercator - Oltchim Valcea 36:38
Podravka Vegeta - Györi Audi ETO 35:35

Day 2:

Györi Audi ETO - Krim Mercator 31:32
Podravka Vegeta - Oltchim Valcea 31:36

Final ranking:

1 Oltchim Valcea 6
2 Podravka Vegeta 3
3 Krim Mercator 2
4 Györi Audi ETO 1

TEXT: Ivan Ambroš