26.09.2021, 05:00
Odense too strong for Sävehof

GROUP B REVIEW: Despite a slow start, Odense claimed a six-goal win in a Nordic derby

IK Sävehof did a good job in the opening third of the match, but then Odense Håndbold grabbed the initiative and ultimately cruised to a six-goal victory.

GROUP B
IK Sävehof (SWE) vs Odense Håndbold (DEN) 31:37 (16:19)

• Odense won both away matches this season, at Kastamonu and now at Sävehof
• the Swedish team were in front for much of the first half, but a 7:1 run between minutes 19 and 27 helped Odense to a three-goal lead at the break
• Mia Rej scored eight goals for Odense, while her teammate Dione Housheer, who celebrated her 22th birthday on the match day, netted seven times
• Jamina Roberts again did a good job for Sävehof, scoring ten goals, yet her effort was not enough for the Swedish team
• Odense now have four points after two matches, while Sävehof remain on two points

Odense set scoring record

37 goals is the most scored by Odense in a continental top-flight match, in their third season.

Before that, the Danish side scored the most goals (36) against Vipers Kristiansand in last season's play-off.

TEXT: EHF / Sergey Nikolaev