CSM finish 2022 as group leaders

GROUP A 

CSM Bucuresti (ROU) vs Vipers Kristiansand (NOR) 27:24 (15:16)

• an 8:2 run between the 37th and 53rd minutes was the backbone of CSM’s win, with an outstanding defensive effort that kept Vipers at bay
• after failing to register a save in the first half, Norwegian goalkeeper, Marie Davidsen had an excellent second half, with 12 saves to celebrate her extension with CSM until 2025
• Cristina Neagu had 9 goals to help deliver CSM another win, as she tied Katrin Klujber as the top scorer of the competition, with 66 goals this season.  She is now only 24 goals shy of hitting the 1000-goal milestone
• with seven wins in nine games, CSM are boasting their best-ever start in the European top competition 
• CSM broke a three-game losing streak against Vipers, including their 29:35 loss from the first match between the two sides, the Romanian’s side only defeat this season

No-nonsense CSM claim another home win

Backed by a nine-goal outing from Cristina Neagu, who was especially effective in the first half, CSM Bucuresti secured another big win in this season’s EHF Champions League Women, retaining their unbeaten status on their home court.

It was an all hands on deck effort, as CSM definitely looks like the real deal this season, as they boast both an excellent attack and a hard-working defence to emerge as one of the candidates for the EHF FINAL4 in Budapest.

On the other hand, Vipers are second in the group, but have already conceded two away losses.  They need to keep calm and build their form, as they also look like a good bet for a three-peat.