15.05.2022, 10:30
Summary: Bietigheim end perfect season with maiden title

SUMMARY: A minute-by-minute rundown of the Energi Viborg EHF Finals. Bietigheim clinched the title ahead of Viborg; Herning-Ikast secured third

SG BBM Bietigheim became the new champions of the EHF European League Women after a dominant showing in the final against Viborg HK. Earlier on the second and final day at the Energi Viborg EHF Finals, Herning-Ikast took third as they beat CS Minaur Baia Mare. 

On semi-finals day, Bietigheim booked the first final ticket with a nail-biting last-second win versus Herning-Ikast, before Viborg powered through their semi-final against CS Minaur to take the second place in the trophy match.

• final sees Bietigheim win first international title with powerful victory versus Viborg, 31:20
• Herning-Ikast beat CS Minaur 29:28 in 3/4 placement match after penalty shootout
• in the semi-finals, Bietigheim defeat Herning-Ikast 34:33 in thriller; Viborg HK take clearer victory over CS Minaur
• Bietigheim back Xenia Smits named MVP of the Energi Viborg EHF Finals; Viborg back Kristina Jörgensen finishes as 2021/22 top scorer with 72 goals
• Courtney Gahan reporting all weekend, with the help of some pre- and in-match thoughts from journalist Adrian Costeiu. Energi Viborg EHF Finals photos by Axel Heimken/kolektiff

TEXT: EHF / Courtney Gahan