Flensburg book quarter-final ticket; GOG and Kriens into play-offs

HIGHLIGHT MATCH

GROUP IV

SG Flensburg-Handewitt (GER) vs VfL Gummersbach (GER) 32:30 (16:16)

Early in the match, it was Gummersbach who pulled in front time after time before Flensburg drew level. The home side opened their first lead in the 14th minute, 10:9, yet after Dominik Kuzmanovic was replaced by Bertram Obling, Gummersbach's goalkeeping improved a lot. Obling boasted a 46 per cent save rate before the break, but while his team led 14:12 following a 3:0 run, Flensburg turned the tide again, so the rivals were level after 30 minutes. Early into the second half, the hosts were in front 21:19, but then Gummersbach enjoyed a 6:2 run to lead 25:23 by minute 45. Miro Schluroff stood out for Gummersbach with 10 goals, but Flensburg had more power left in the closing minutes. As their best scorer Emil Jakobsen ended the match with eight goals, they enjoyed a crucial 5:0 run between the 52nd and 59th minute, ultimately snatching a two-goal victory.

IN OTHER MATCHES

GROUP I

HC Kriens-Luzern (SUI) vs Montpellier Handball (FRA) 31:32 (13:20)

GOG (DEN) vs Fraikin BM. Granollers (ESP) 32:31 (16:14)

GROUP IV

MOL Tatabanya KC (HUN) vs FENIX Toulouse (FRA) 31:33 (15:15)

photos main & in-text: Ingrid Anderson-Jensen; gallery: as stated.