Romanian EHF Cup debutants proceed after thriller

SCM Politehnica Timisoara have only participated in a European Cup competition once before.

That was as far back as the 2007-08 season, where the Romanian club reached the quarter-final of the Challenge Cup.

This season, they are back in Europe and this time in the EHF Cup.

So far, that adventure has been a success.

In the first qualification round, Estonian Pölvi Serviti were eliminated, and after two thrillers against Norwegian OIF Arendal, Timisoara are ready for the third and last qualification round for the group phase.

After winning 24:23 in Norway last weekend, Timisoara were actually in a fine position to reach the next round, but the return match on home ground turned into a thriller in the second half, where the winners of the Norwegian league last season came close.

At the end, however, Timisoara managed to win by one goal again, 27:26 this time.

Surprise of the round

HC Zamet pulled off the surprise of the first qualification round by eliminating French Creteil. The Croatian side also overcame Round 2, but only through away goals this time.

Zamet lost the first leg at CSM Bucuresti …

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