The SG Flensburg-Handewitt has also successfully cleared its second hurdle in the European Handball League.
Coach Maik Machulla’s team defeated the French representative Pays d’Aix UC 30:25 (15:12) on the 2nd matchday and leads Group B. Emil Jakobsen shone for the hosts with eleven goals.
Bundesliga leaders Füchse Berlin were also successful again. The capitals jumped back to first place in group D with a 34:29 (18:15) against Bidasoa Irun/Spain. Meanwhile, Frisch Auf Göppingen put a big exclamation point against the defending champion.
At Benfica Lisbon, the four-time EHF Cup winner celebrated a 31:27 (16:11) win and consolidated the lead in Group A with the second win. Marcel Schiller was the top scorer in Göppingen with nine goals.