In the 11th round of the DELO EHF Champions League, Győri Audi ETO KC hosted Odense Handbold at the Audi Arena Győr. The first half ended with the away team leading 12 - 13, the second half was also full of excitement. In the end, Győr won by one goal, to 27 - 26, in a fierce match.
Ambros Martín was back with a full squad for the game. Our head coach started the game with Schatzl, Oftedal, Kristiansen, Brattset, Ryu, Faluvégi and this time Solbeg in goal. The visitors started the match, but Solberg immediately made a save. After ten minutes our team was leading to 7 - 5, but in the 17th minute the Danes took a two-goal lead (7 - 9), at which point Ambros Martín called time out. By the last 10 minutes of the half, the teams had turned around with a one-goal Danish lead (9 - 10). The period ended with a last second goal by the visitors and a one goal Danish lead (12 - 13).
The second half started with a goal from Brattset, but two quick goals gave the visitors a two-goal lead again (13 - 15). In the 43rd minute, Estelle Nze Minko scored to level the score (19 - 19). Two minutes later, thanks also to Laura Glauser's excellent saves, the French goalkeeper took the lead (21 - 20). The teams began the last ten minutes of the match with the opponents one goal lead (21 - 22). The last minutes brought real excitement, but a goal in the very last minute and a save by Glauser gave Győr a 27 - 26 victory.
Ambros Martín: "First of all, I congratulate our opponents, because the way they played deserved a win. Odense's game made us make most of the mistakes, we didn't have the confidence we needed. They took advantage of our mistakes. Their tough defence and goalkeeper also caused a lot of difficulties in our attacking play. We struggled all the time, not only with them but with ourselves as well."
Dorottya Faluvégi: "It was a great feeling to join the girls again. It was great to play in front of the fans. I am happy that we managed to get the two points."
