One thing is certain, Montpellier Handball may have big regrets. After an excellent performance in the first leg last Wednesday in Hérault (39-30), the MHB traveled with a more than comfortable lead of 9 goals to Kiel. But against all expectations, Patrice Canayer’s protégés took on water and were surprised in Germany. Trailing by 5 lengths at half-time (17-12), Charles Bolzinger and his partners were unable to cope in the second act and lost by ten lengths, 31-21. Tomas Mrkva, the German goalkeeper, made numerous saves (14 saves). The MHB will not participate in the Final Four for a very small goal.
There was no miracle or crazy comeback this Thursday evening in Catalonia. Very heavily corrected at Coubertin last Thursday (22-30), Paris Saint-Germain failed to catch up and reverse the trend on the field of the great FC Barcelona. However, Paris wet the jersey and gave body and soul. Trailing behind at the break (17-12), Nikola Karabatic and his team did not relax their efforts and showed character by reducing the score. Solid, Barcelona won by a small goal, 32-31. The European adventure stops at the gates of the final square for the Parisians.
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