EHF Champions League: Veszprém and Kielce Secure Quarterfinal Berths

EHF Champions League: Veszprém and Kielce Secure Quarterfinal BerthsEHF Champions League: Veszprém and Kielce Secure Quarterfinal Berths In thrilling encounters of the EHF Champions League, Hungarian giants Telekom Veszprém and Polish powerhouse KS Kielce emerged victorious, securing their places in the quarterfinals. Telekom Veszprém’s Hard-Fought Victory Facing off against Spanish powerhouse Barcelona in a heated clash, Veszprém faced an uphill battle. Barcelona took an early lead, but Veszprém fought back with relentless determination. Led by sharpshooter Kentin Mahé’s seven goals, Veszprém gradually closed the gap. With time winding down, Veszprém’s Rodrigo Corrales produced a stunning save to deny Barcelona’s Dika Mem in the dying seconds. The final score stood at 28-27, giving Veszprém a narrow but well-deserved victory. KS Kielce’s Dominant Performance Meanwhile, Kielce faced a formidable opponent in German side SG Flensburg-Handewitt. However, Kielce proved to be in unstoppable form. With the electric Mikola Karabatic leading the charge, Kielce controlled the game from start to finish. Karabatic netted six goals as Kielce surged ahead, establishing a significant lead by halftime. Flensburg-Handewitt fought valiantly, but Kielce’s defense, anchored by Andreas Wolff, proved impenetrable. The final score of 30-23 underlined Kielce’s dominance and their status as title contenders. Quarterfinal Draw With Veszprém and Kielce joining the other teams that have already qualified for the quarterfinals, the draw will take place on March 15. The remaining four teams will vie for the remaining two spots. The excitement is building as the EHF Champions League enters its crucial stages. Telekom Veszprém and KS Kielce have shown their class and will be among the favorites to lift the coveted trophy. The quarterfinals promise to deliver even more thrilling handball action as the best teams in Europe battle it out for a place in the Final Four.