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Two EHF European League Women matches were played on Sunday, and both were won by visitors.
In group A, Herning-Ikast booked their quarter-final ticket following a win at HC Zvezda, while in group D, H.C.Dunarea Braila defeated Fleury Loiret HB and retained a chance to go through.
GROUP A
HC Zvezda (RUS) vs Herning-Ikast Handbold (DEN) 31:39 (13:18)
- only for ten minutes did Zvezda manage to keep up with their opponents’ rhythm. But when Stine Skogrand and Ingvild Bakkerud had the opportunity to put the visitors ahead, they showed no mercy.
- Herning-Ikast reached half-time leading by five, thanks to a 4:0 run just before the break.
- the visitors increased their advantage in the second half, but never managed to lead by ten goals. Despite Anna Nikolaeva being a real threat offensively, the Russian side never managed to hit back
- three players scored seven goals today, two for Zvezda, Anna Nikolaeva and Natalia Nikitina, and one for Herning, Stine Skogrand.
- Herning-Ikast now have eight points before their last game and are through to the quarter-final ; Zvezda are in third-place with four points
Fleury Loiret HB (FRA) vs H.C. Dunarea Braila (ROM) 25:31 (12:17)
- the home side could not stop Braila's attacks during the whole game and conceded 31 goals
- Braila's right wing Aneta Udristioiu became the top scorer of the match as she netted seven times
- with this triumph, the Romanian club's chance is still alive, and they can advance to the knockout stage if they beat direct rivals Kuban in round 6
- Fleury Loiret, who are still without points, will visit the group winner Siófok in their last match
TEXT: EHF / Sergey Nikolaev
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