14.02.2019, 11:04
Granollers under pressure in Gudme

GROUP D PREVIEW: GOG target their second win, while the Catalans must bounce back from a heavy Round 1 loss


Granollers under pressure in Gudme

After THW Kiel opened Round 2 with a narrow but deserved 26:23 victory against Pulawy on Wednesday, GOG hope to keep in touch with the three-time EHF Cup winners and hosts of the EHF Cup Finals 2019.

The Danes will be tested on home court by two-time EHF Cup winners Fraikin Granollers.

GROUP D
GOG (DEN) vs BM Fraikin Granollers (ESP)
Sunday, 17 February, 15:00 hrs local time, live on ehfTV.com

  • First meeting between the sides in European Cup competition
  • Granollers were defeated clearly 33:22 on home court by Kiel in their opener, while GOG claimed two important points by beating Pulawy 31:28
  • The Catalans proved their away strength by winning 33:24 at former Slovenian champions Gorenje Velenje in Qualification Round 3
  • The last time, GOG faced a Spanish side in the EHF Cup was in the 2001/02 quarter-finals, losing both matches against BM Galdar.

 

TEXT: Björn Pazen / cor


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