Motor running at full throttle to reach new level

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Like their Belarusian neighbours Meshkov Brest, Motor Zaporozhye grabbed a Last 16 spot from the Group C/D play-offs of the VELUX EHF Champions League last season.

The first knock-out stage against eventual finalists Veszprem was the final destination for the Ukrainian champions, but this season it is their goal to make the next step to the quarter-finals.

In contrast to previous years, the squad remains almost the same – three newcomers arrived and three players left the club, coached by Mykola Stepanets since 2015. Just like in the previous season, the four-time consecutive domestic champions will play their home matches in Kharkov.

Manager Gennady Kasay expects up to three teams with the ability to top the group and to make it to the Last 16 playoffs.

“We are able to compete with …

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