In the Machineseeker EHF Champions League, THW Kiel secured the top spot in Group A with a decisive win over HC Zagreb in the final round. Meanwhile, the battle for third place remained intense until the last moments.
Paris Saint-Germain managed to hold onto third place by defeating OTP Bank – PICK Szeged at home. Industria Kielce fought hard against Aalborg Håndbold, ultimately earning one point and finishing fourth, ahead of Zagreb and Szeged.
Quotes from participants highlighted their pride and the competitive spirit displayed in the matches. Kolstad Handball’s Adrian Aalberg expressed pride in their performance despite unexpected changes from Pelister. HC Eurofarm Pelister’s coach, Branislav Angelovski, praised his young Macedonian players and expressed hope for their future in the national team.
THW Kiel’s goalkeeper Tomas Mrkva thanked the fans for their support and praised his young teammate, Magnus Bierfreund, for his excellent saves. HC Zagreb’s coach, Andrija Nikolic, acknowledged Kiel’s strength and discussed the challenges they faced, including missing key players.
Overall, the day was marked by competitive spirit, strategic plays, and strong performances from all teams involved.
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