First loss for Nantes opens Group D

As the only unbeaten team in the VELUX EHF Champions League, Nantes expected a tough game against HC Motor Zaporozhye – particularly after the two teams drew 26:26 in the opening round. The French side led by as much as three goals in the second half of the Round 7 clash, but ultimately failed to prevent their first loss of 32:34, which broke open the group. “They were better than us in the 10 last minutes, they were very strong in defence and attack,” said Nantes’ Theo Derot after the match. “They deserve their win, but it’s not the end for us. We are still ahead and we are determined to get as many points as we can until the end of this group phase. The team is ready to do it and can do it. We’ll see after the next three games.” Nantes are still on top of the table with 11 points, while Motor and Besiktas are both tied on nine points fighting for second place after the Turkish champions won against ABC. •    After six consecutive unbeaten games, Nantes lose at home against Motor, but remain group …

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