08.02.2020, 06:09 GROUP B REVIEW: Veszprém took an early 5:0 lead and never looked back against Porto, recording their fifth win in a row in the VELUX EHF Champions League |
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Veszprém prove too much for PortoTwo flawless runs – a strong 5:0 start and another 7:1 spurt in the second half – served as benchmarks for Telekom Veszprém’s fifth win in a row in the VELUX EHF Champions League, 31:24, as surprise package FC Porto had no answer for the Hungarian champions. The Portuguese side were never in a position to challenge their opponents and recorded their worst home loss of the season.
GROUP B
It was the first outing for Porto in the VELUX EHF Champions League since nine of their players lifted Portugal to a record sixth-placed finish at the EHF EURO 2020 in January.
Veszprém boasted a 5:0 lead after eight minutes, as Porto were left flabbergasted in attack and could do little in defence to stop the Hungarian side.
But Veszprém’s defence had their best outing of the season, conceding only nine times in the first half. The two powerhouses clash on Wednesday in Kiel, while Porto travel to Kielce next Saturday.
Veszprém head coach David Davis said: “This season it’s complicated to come to Porto to play. I feel lucky and happy that I made it through the first round.” Porto head coach Magnus Andersson was disappointed by the loss, but he thinks Saturday's opponents can potentially go all the way in this season's competition. He said: "It’s been a year-and-a-half that we have been playing at this level and today I’m disappointed. Veszprém are a fantastic team and they have a chance to win the Champions League this year.” TEXT: Adrian Costeiu / jw |
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