Winner takes it all in Danish derby
With seven quarter-finalists of the Women's EHF Champions League already known, the last open spot is likely to be filled after the Danish clash between Odense and Kobenhavn.
In a French derby against Brest, Metz will try to consolidate their lead in the group, while Buducnost and Rostov meet in Podgorica and want to bounce back from their last-week frustrating defeats.
GROUP 1
Odense HC (DEN) vs Kobenhavn Handball (DEN)
Saturday 2 March, 14:30 hrs local time, live on ehfTV.com
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both Danish teams are level on six points, but Kobenhavn have the better goal difference
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their first match ended in a 24:24 draw, so Saturday’s winner will secure a quarter-final spot
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if they play to another draw, the last spot will be decided next week
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last week, Kobenhavn got their first win in the main round, against Buducnost 31:20
Metz Handball (FRA) vs Brest Bretagne Handball (FRA)
Sunday 3 March, 15:00 hrs local time, live on ehfTV.com
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Metz have a perfect record after four matches in the main round
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Metz easily beat Brest 32:21 in the reverse fixture
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after winning in Rostov, Metz have taken sole lead of the group, with 13 points
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Brest cannot reach the quarter-finals anymore
Buducnost (MNE) vs Rostov-Don (RUS)
Sunday 3 March, 19:00 local time, live on ehfTV.com
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Both teams come off heavy defeats: Buducnost against Kobenhavn (31:20), Rostov against Metz (26:18)
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Rostov are second with 11 points, Buducnost third with 10
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Rostov won the previous match against Buducnost, 24:22
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Buducnost have won all five home matches in the competition
TEXT: Sergey Nikolaev / ew
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