VOC has taken the first step in the battle for the championship against Venlo. The score was 28-23 in Amsterdam for the Amsterdam national champions, which means VOC is two points ahead of the Limburgers.
VOC and Venlo were both without losing points in the Premier League after seven games. The Amsterdam team was keen on rehabilitation after the previous slaughter in the super cup against the Limburgers: 30-16. A loss in the run-up to the meeting was the injury of Romee Maarschalkerweerd, the strongman was missing.
VOC started the game moderately and quickly fell behind. Halfway through she recovered and after a series of seven consecutive points she took the lead. The handball players from the capital led 15-11 at halftime.
In the second half the match became increasingly fierce and fierce, but VOC was not deterred. The margin remained constant at four points with Venlo. Compared to the Supercup match earlier this season, VOC was two classes better. Zenzi Matthaei in particular had a large share with several important hits. VOC was ultimately too strong for Venlo with 28-23.