Sporting won 32-31 at home to trophy-holders Füchse Berlin on Tuesday thanks to a strong second half to take the lead in Group IV of the European Handball League main round.
In the second day’s match, the German team dominated the first half, going into half-time leading 19-13, but the Lions’ response came in the second half, allowing them to make it 19-12 and claim victory.
Portugal international Martim Costa’s 12-goal haul was another triumph for the Lions, who inflicted their first defeat of this Europa League campaign against Fuchse Berlin, last season’s winners. , currently the leader of the German championship and vice-world champion among clubs.
A week after beating Dinamo Bucharest (35–33), Sporting achieved their second win in as many games in this “main round”, topping Group IV with six points, as did second-placed Fuchse Berlin.
Dynamo, who won home advantage in the match against Constanta (33-23), are in third place with two points, as are their compatriots in fourth and last position.
In the next round, scheduled for February 27, the Lions will host Fuchse Berlin, while Dinamo Bucharest and Constanta will meet each other again.
Author: Lusa
Source: CM Jornal
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