EHF Champions League – FTC leave no chance for German team

Following the victory in Metz last week, FTC-Rail Cargo Hungaria continue in strong form to deservedly obtain two points in their second game of the EHF Champions League Main Round against Thüringer HC – 32:24, European Handball Federation (EHF) reports.

FTC-Rail Cargo Hungaria (HUN) vs Thüringer HC (GER) 32:24 (15:10)

FTC and THC had a successful start in the Main Round, with both grabbing two points in Round 1. The Hungarian team managed to beat Metz in France, while the German champions claimed a decisive home victory against group outsider Astrakhanochka.

Hosts dominant from the start

Following success in Metz, FTC climbed to second place in the group. They were regarded as strong favourites against the fifth-placed THC. Herbert Müller, head coach of THC, agreed that his team were underdogs- stating that even a draw against powerhouses such as FTC or Vardar would be a sensational result.

Indeed, the hosts were dominant from the very start. Thüringer players found it hard to get past FTC’s tight defense, and the visitors were down 3:7 after just ten minutes. However, Müller’s team should be credited for not giving up- they kept pace with their opponents and almost drew level at 10:9 in the 24th minute.

Nevertheless, FTC had a 5:1 run in the remaining time of the first half, which allowed them to go to the dressing room with a comfortable lead (15:10).