September 28, 2003
Denmark Pounce Sad Slovenians
Denmark handed Slovenia a resonant 33-24 defeat in the first of two training matches Saturday night in Kolding.
Lefty Olga Ceckova on the right wing position was the highlight of the Slovenian side. Naturalized Derepasko, the Krim star, looked completely out of shape and verged on the embarrassing with her error-ridden play, effectively outlining that the Champions League season is still months away.
With the domestic League well under way, the Danish players looked in crisp form and put in a good team effort. Kiaerskou, the Euro 2002 absentee, racked up 8 goals and was the danger woman in attack.
Denmark also emerged victorious in the second meeting, winning 24-18 (11-11) after a much less glamorous showing. Henritte Mikkelsen, the Viborg wing, gained top scoring status with 5 goals.
Denmark handed Slovenia a resonant 33-24 defeat in the first of two training matches Saturday night in Kolding.
Lefty Olga Ceckova on the right wing position was the highlight of the Slovenian side. Naturalized Derepasko, the Krim star, looked completely out of shape and verged on the embarrassing with her error-ridden play, effectively outlining that the Champions League season is still months away.
With the domestic League well under way, the Danish players looked in crisp form and put in a good team effort. Kiaerskou, the Euro 2002 absentee, racked up 8 goals and was the danger woman in attack.
Denmark also emerged victorious in the second meeting, winning 24-18 (11-11) after a much less glamorous showing. Henritte Mikkelsen, the Viborg wing, gained top scoring status with 5 goals.
September 22, 2003
Trier Move On
The German champions of DJK/MJC Trier made it to the second round of Champions League qualification after denying Madeira Andebol of Portugal 27-25 in the return match at home to win 56-50 on aggregate. Trier now face RK Piran of Slovenia.
They are joined by Rapid Bucharest who trashed Iuventa Michalovce of Slovakia 33-23 in the return match in Romania after a 30-30 draw in the first meeting. The Romanians now come up against 2003 runners-up El Osito Valencia for a place in the Champions League.
The Greek team of GAS Anagennisi Artas squeaked past Zeeman Vastgoed SEW of the Netherlands 44-40 on agg. to set up a meeting with Herz Budapest next month.
The losing sides of Michalovce and Madeira both have a shot in the EHF where they enter qualification round 2.
The German champions of DJK/MJC Trier made it to the second round of Champions League qualification after denying Madeira Andebol of Portugal 27-25 in the return match at home to win 56-50 on aggregate. Trier now face RK Piran of Slovenia.
They are joined by Rapid Bucharest who trashed Iuventa Michalovce of Slovakia 33-23 in the return match in Romania after a 30-30 draw in the first meeting. The Romanians now come up against 2003 runners-up El Osito Valencia for a place in the Champions League.
The Greek team of GAS Anagennisi Artas squeaked past Zeeman Vastgoed SEW of the Netherlands 44-40 on agg. to set up a meeting with Herz Budapest next month.
The losing sides of Michalovce and Madeira both have a shot in the EHF where they enter qualification round 2.
Viborg Blow Up
Viborg HK wasted a 3-goal surplus in the end phase of the League encounter with Horsens HK and ended up losing 27-28 (12-15) at home in Viborg-hallen.
The decimated Viborg side - Fruelund, Lejeune, and Burgers were watching from the sidelines - regained control after being down 12-17 at the beginning of the second half. With Lotte Kiaerskou leading the way, Viborg HK pulled ahead 25-22 as the conclusion neared.
But Horsens marked out Kiaerskou and frustrated the Viborg attack enough to grab the sensational win in the last minute.
The 7 goals of the impeccable Åsa Eriksson were accompanied by 6 conversions Jane Wangsoe. Kiaerskou and Assink each hit 7 for Viborg, while Mikkelsen ran up 5.
Randers HK regained some respectability after the painful defeat to GOG last week. They up-ended Fox Team Nord 26-18. Steluta Luca and Chao Zhai both scored 7 times for Randers.
Aalborg DH fetched a 34-27 win away to Soenderjyske HK as the star gallery contributed heavily to the scoring. Farkas scored 7, Nilsson and Hundvin 6, and Astrup and Deriouguina put in 5. Susan Andersen hit 8 for the home team.
Viborg HK wasted a 3-goal surplus in the end phase of the League encounter with Horsens HK and ended up losing 27-28 (12-15) at home in Viborg-hallen.
The decimated Viborg side - Fruelund, Lejeune, and Burgers were watching from the sidelines - regained control after being down 12-17 at the beginning of the second half. With Lotte Kiaerskou leading the way, Viborg HK pulled ahead 25-22 as the conclusion neared.
But Horsens marked out Kiaerskou and frustrated the Viborg attack enough to grab the sensational win in the last minute.
The 7 goals of the impeccable Åsa Eriksson were accompanied by 6 conversions Jane Wangsoe. Kiaerskou and Assink each hit 7 for Viborg, while Mikkelsen ran up 5.
Randers HK regained some respectability after the painful defeat to GOG last week. They up-ended Fox Team Nord 26-18. Steluta Luca and Chao Zhai both scored 7 times for Randers.
Aalborg DH fetched a 34-27 win away to Soenderjyske HK as the star gallery contributed heavily to the scoring. Farkas scored 7, Nilsson and Hundvin 6, and Astrup and Deriouguina put in 5. Susan Andersen hit 8 for the home team.
September 20, 2003
Slagelse Slam Copenhagen
A second half extravaganza from Slagelse FH resulted in a 33-24 conquest of hapless FCK Handball.
Down only 14-16 at the interval, the Copenhagen side kept themselves in contention for surprisingly long. But when 7-goal artist Ausra Fridrikas turned on the heat, FCK ran out of steam.
She was joined by 6 goals from Petrovic and 5 from Tarculovska. Camilla Andersen settled for just 3 successful shots and will have her work cut out if she is to win top scoring accolades in the League yet again.
Christina Krogshede wrapped up 5 goals for FCK, while Mette Vestergaard put in 4. Eszter Siti, FCK's star playmaker, converted on just two tries and has yet to impress for her new club.
A second half extravaganza from Slagelse FH resulted in a 33-24 conquest of hapless FCK Handball.
Down only 14-16 at the interval, the Copenhagen side kept themselves in contention for surprisingly long. But when 7-goal artist Ausra Fridrikas turned on the heat, FCK ran out of steam.
She was joined by 6 goals from Petrovic and 5 from Tarculovska. Camilla Andersen settled for just 3 successful shots and will have her work cut out if she is to win top scoring accolades in the League yet again.
Christina Krogshede wrapped up 5 goals for FCK, while Mette Vestergaard put in 4. Eszter Siti, FCK's star playmaker, converted on just two tries and has yet to impress for her new club.
Euro 2006: Three Bids Meet Deadline
Denmark, Macedonia, and Sweden are the only three countries to have met the application deadline for the Women's European Championship in 2006. The EHF will announce the winner at its ordinary congress in Cyprus in May 2004.
Denmark has also made a bid for the men's championship in the same year.
Denmark, Macedonia, and Sweden are the only three countries to have met the application deadline for the Women's European Championship in 2006. The EHF will announce the winner at its ordinary congress in Cyprus in May 2004.
Denmark has also made a bid for the men's championship in the same year.
Hypo Topple Ferencvaros
Hypo Niederoesterreich are still undefeated in the Hungarian league after they beat Herz Budapest 28-25 (18-17) in Wiener Neustadt on Friday evening.
Gabriela Rotis scored 13 goals for the home team, while Vesna Horacek put in 6. Dora Löwy collected two goals against her former club. Viktoria Kocsik (7 goals) and Lucia Uhrakova (5 goals) led the way for Ferencvaros.
Gyõr, who surprisingly conquered Dunaferr last weekend, are the only other undefeated team in the league. But they have only played 2 matches.
Cornexi Alcoa lost at home to Vaci NK, 26-30 (12-12), and only have one victory in the first four matches.
Hypo Niederoesterreich are still undefeated in the Hungarian league after they beat Herz Budapest 28-25 (18-17) in Wiener Neustadt on Friday evening.
Gabriela Rotis scored 13 goals for the home team, while Vesna Horacek put in 6. Dora Löwy collected two goals against her former club. Viktoria Kocsik (7 goals) and Lucia Uhrakova (5 goals) led the way for Ferencvaros.
Gyõr, who surprisingly conquered Dunaferr last weekend, are the only other undefeated team in the league. But they have only played 2 matches.
Cornexi Alcoa lost at home to Vaci NK, 26-30 (12-12), and only have one victory in the first four matches.
September 18, 2003
Kiaerskou Cup Hero
Lotte Kiaerskou scored the winner in extra time as Viborg HK defeated Horsens 33-32 in the round of 16 of the Danish Cup. The match was tied at 27-27 after normal time, with Horsens having been in front 15-10 at the interval. Kiaerskou scored 9 goals for Viborg who advance to the quarterfinal stage.
Lotte Kiaerskou scored the winner in extra time as Viborg HK defeated Horsens 33-32 in the round of 16 of the Danish Cup. The match was tied at 27-27 after normal time, with Horsens having been in front 15-10 at the interval. Kiaerskou scored 9 goals for Viborg who advance to the quarterfinal stage.
September 17, 2003
GOG Wings Rock Randers, KIF Kolding March On
The supposedly crisis-struck GOG-Gudme team earned the first victory of the season by upsetting Randers HK 32-27 (17-13). Effective fast breaks from wings Ragnhild Aamodt (8 goals) and Monique Feijen (7) paved the way for the unexpected triumph in Randers.
World handballer Chao Zhai hit no fewer than 14 goals, 8 of which from the penalty line, but to little avail as the remaining parts of the Randers offensive was struggling. Especially with Mette Iversen in the GOG goal.
Pivot Tatiana Silitch (6) and right back Steluta Luca (3) came away with respectable performances for Randers. But Tanja Milanovic (2) never made a mark and spent most of the match one the bench, while national player Katrine Munch (1) on the right wing was plain bad.
For GOG, Ditte Andersen contributed with 8 goals (3 pens.) and Rikke Hoerlykke put in 5. The win is highly welcome after GOG drew with Soenderjyske and lost to Kolding at home in the first two matches of the season.
KIF Kolding fetched the third win of the season in as many matches after staging a second half comeback against SK Aarhus that resulted in a 24-21 (10-14) victory. In yet another impressive display Louise Pedersen scored 9 goals (3 pens.) for the home team.
She was accompanied by 5 goals from Myaro and 3 from Roslyng. SK Aarhus relied on the heavy-handed Maja Groenbaek (6) to hit the majority of their goals, but could also count on Rokne (4) and Moreau (4).
The supposedly crisis-struck GOG-Gudme team earned the first victory of the season by upsetting Randers HK 32-27 (17-13). Effective fast breaks from wings Ragnhild Aamodt (8 goals) and Monique Feijen (7) paved the way for the unexpected triumph in Randers.
World handballer Chao Zhai hit no fewer than 14 goals, 8 of which from the penalty line, but to little avail as the remaining parts of the Randers offensive was struggling. Especially with Mette Iversen in the GOG goal.
Pivot Tatiana Silitch (6) and right back Steluta Luca (3) came away with respectable performances for Randers. But Tanja Milanovic (2) never made a mark and spent most of the match one the bench, while national player Katrine Munch (1) on the right wing was plain bad.
For GOG, Ditte Andersen contributed with 8 goals (3 pens.) and Rikke Hoerlykke put in 5. The win is highly welcome after GOG drew with Soenderjyske and lost to Kolding at home in the first two matches of the season.
KIF Kolding fetched the third win of the season in as many matches after staging a second half comeback against SK Aarhus that resulted in a 24-21 (10-14) victory. In yet another impressive display Louise Pedersen scored 9 goals (3 pens.) for the home team.
She was accompanied by 5 goals from Myaro and 3 from Roslyng. SK Aarhus relied on the heavy-handed Maja Groenbaek (6) to hit the majority of their goals, but could also count on Rokne (4) and Moreau (4).
September 16, 2003
Hammerseng on the Attack
Gro Hammerseng finally got the chance to play in the Ikast attack as the vice champions defeated Fox Team Nord 27-22 (12-10) at home in Ikast-hallen on Tuesday evening.
Christian Dalmose had restricted her to defensive obligations as a result of her hand injury, but now fully recovered the Norwegian international responded by hitting 4 goals. Only Kristine Andersen outdid her in the Ikast side with 7 goals on the night.
Ingrid Hrckova scored 6 goals for Fox. The same as Mette Nielsen, but five of those were from the 7m line.
Ikast/Bording have gathered 7 points after the first four matches of the season.
Gro Hammerseng finally got the chance to play in the Ikast attack as the vice champions defeated Fox Team Nord 27-22 (12-10) at home in Ikast-hallen on Tuesday evening.
Christian Dalmose had restricted her to defensive obligations as a result of her hand injury, but now fully recovered the Norwegian international responded by hitting 4 goals. Only Kristine Andersen outdid her in the Ikast side with 7 goals on the night.
Ingrid Hrckova scored 6 goals for Fox. The same as Mette Nielsen, but five of those were from the 7m line.
Ikast/Bording have gathered 7 points after the first four matches of the season.
Vigdis Won - in Court
Byaasen lost a civil suit against their former prodigy Vigdis Haarsaker who transferred to Larvik HK over the summer despite having a year left of her contract with Byaasen.
Haarsaker used a clause that allowed her to rescind the contract if she needed to move to a different city to attain an education.
Haarsaker has been criticized by national coach Marit Breivik and the legendary Byaasen veteran Trine Haltvik for her actions.
Byaasen lost a civil suit against their former prodigy Vigdis Haarsaker who transferred to Larvik HK over the summer despite having a year left of her contract with Byaasen.
Haarsaker used a clause that allowed her to rescind the contract if she needed to move to a different city to attain an education.
Haarsaker has been criticized by national coach Marit Breivik and the legendary Byaasen veteran Trine Haltvik for her actions.
Kiaerskou a Keeper
Lotte Kiaerskou has prolonged her contract with Viborg HK for two additional years until the summer of 2006. The 28-year-old will continue in her job as teacher at Viborg HK College.
Lotte Kiaerskou has prolonged her contract with Viborg HK for two additional years until the summer of 2006. The 28-year-old will continue in her job as teacher at Viborg HK College.
September 15, 2003
Lublin, Koprivinica Ready for Last Hurdle
Montex Lublin and Podravka Vegeta easily made it to the second and final round of the Champions League qualification in October.
The Polish champions defeated BNTU Minsk of Belarus 56-47 on aggregrate and will now clash with Eurostandard of Macedonia - Kometal Skopje's "talent team".
Podravka took care of LC Brühl of Switzerland 75-40 on aggregrate. The Romanian international Gabrijela Hobjila scored 15 goals in the two encounters. Next up are Ikast/Bording in what promises to be a tight battle for Champions League access.
The German champions of DJK/MJC Trier are also headed for the next round after beating Madeira Andebol 29-25 away in Portugal.
Montex Lublin and Podravka Vegeta easily made it to the second and final round of the Champions League qualification in October.
The Polish champions defeated BNTU Minsk of Belarus 56-47 on aggregrate and will now clash with Eurostandard of Macedonia - Kometal Skopje's "talent team".
Podravka took care of LC Brühl of Switzerland 75-40 on aggregrate. The Romanian international Gabrijela Hobjila scored 15 goals in the two encounters. Next up are Ikast/Bording in what promises to be a tight battle for Champions League access.
The German champions of DJK/MJC Trier are also headed for the next round after beating Madeira Andebol 29-25 away in Portugal.
September 14, 2003
Ikast Victorious in Aarhus, Kolding Stagger GOG
Ikast/Bording were hardly in exuberant form when they gained a 23-20 (14-10) win over SK Aarhus, but they did add another two points to their account as expected.
Narcisa Paunica hit 6 (2 pen.) goals, while Touray managed 5 for Ikast. Once again, veteran Maja Groenbaek shined as a sole light in the Aarhus attack, scoring 10 (2) goals for the hosts.
In a later match, KIF Kolding escaped from Fyn with a 25-22 (13-10) victory over a declining GOG-Gudme team. Right wing Louise Pedersen, in splendid form since leaving Viborg, scored 6 goals for Kolding, while Ditte Andersen hit 7 goals for the home team.
Ikast/Bording were hardly in exuberant form when they gained a 23-20 (14-10) win over SK Aarhus, but they did add another two points to their account as expected.
Narcisa Paunica hit 6 (2 pen.) goals, while Touray managed 5 for Ikast. Once again, veteran Maja Groenbaek shined as a sole light in the Aarhus attack, scoring 10 (2) goals for the hosts.
In a later match, KIF Kolding escaped from Fyn with a 25-22 (13-10) victory over a declining GOG-Gudme team. Right wing Louise Pedersen, in splendid form since leaving Viborg, scored 6 goals for Kolding, while Ditte Andersen hit 7 goals for the home team.
Soenderjyske Brought Down in Horsens
There were no more surprises in store for Soenderjyske HK when they faced the strong defense of Horsens HK on Sunday afternoon. Horsens racked up an easy 27-17 (12-7) win over the promoted team from southern Jutland.
Åsa Eriksson scored 8 goals, and her compratiot on the line Sara Holmgren netted 6 times for the home side.
Soenderjyske had earned a shocking draw with GOG in their first ever League match and only lost by 1 goal to Ikast in their second outing.
There were no more surprises in store for Soenderjyske HK when they faced the strong defense of Horsens HK on Sunday afternoon. Horsens racked up an easy 27-17 (12-7) win over the promoted team from southern Jutland.
Åsa Eriksson scored 8 goals, and her compratiot on the line Sara Holmgren netted 6 times for the home side.
Soenderjyske had earned a shocking draw with GOG in their first ever League match and only lost by 1 goal to Ikast in their second outing.
Randers Overpower FCK, Viborg Outman Fox
Randers HK bounced back after a disappointing first match of the season and overwhelmed FCK Handball 27-19 (13-9) away in Copenhagen.
Tanja Milanovic and Chao Zhai scored 6 goals each for the guests. Young Christina Krogshede reached 5 goals for FC Copenhagen.
German keeper Christine Lindemann had a phenonemal day in the Randers goal and saved several penalties.
Olga Assink plowed in 9 goals as Viborg HK scored a routine 25-20 (10-10) win away to Fox Team Nord in Frederikshavn. The new Swedish signings Teresa Utkovic and Hanna Larsson both made 5 goals for Fox.
Randers HK bounced back after a disappointing first match of the season and overwhelmed FCK Handball 27-19 (13-9) away in Copenhagen.
Tanja Milanovic and Chao Zhai scored 6 goals each for the guests. Young Christina Krogshede reached 5 goals for FC Copenhagen.
German keeper Christine Lindemann had a phenonemal day in the Randers goal and saved several penalties.
Olga Assink plowed in 9 goals as Viborg HK scored a routine 25-20 (10-10) win away to Fox Team Nord in Frederikshavn. The new Swedish signings Teresa Utkovic and Hanna Larsson both made 5 goals for Fox.
Leganger Back for Norway
Cecilie Leganger will be a welcome reinforcement of the Norwegian national squad ahead of the World Championship in Croatia. The new Krim star is currently in the late stages of rehabilitation after a serious knee injury which she suffered last June.
Cecilie Leganger will be a welcome reinforcement of the Norwegian national squad ahead of the World Championship in Croatia. The new Krim star is currently in the late stages of rehabilitation after a serious knee injury which she suffered last June.
Budimir Ready for Koprivnica
After tenacious negotiations Kometal Gjorche Petrov and Podravka Vegeta have finally reached an agreement over Andrijana Budimir. Koprivnica coughed up with the necessary Euro to complete the deal and strengthen their side ahead of the Champions League qualification against Ikast/Bording.
Budimir, who is from Serbia and Montenegro, was brought to Kometal from Napredak two years ago and became a key player in the club when it won the Champions League.
Another prominent Kometal player - Indira Kastratovic - is about to undergo surgery in her right knee in Sweden.
After tenacious negotiations Kometal Gjorche Petrov and Podravka Vegeta have finally reached an agreement over Andrijana Budimir. Koprivnica coughed up with the necessary Euro to complete the deal and strengthen their side ahead of the Champions League qualification against Ikast/Bording.
Budimir, who is from Serbia and Montenegro, was brought to Kometal from Napredak two years ago and became a key player in the club when it won the Champions League.
Another prominent Kometal player - Indira Kastratovic - is about to undergo surgery in her right knee in Sweden.
September 12, 2003
Hypo's Successful Hungary Start
Prokop's Austrian powerhouse Hypo Noe entered into the Hungarian league with a 28-21 (8-10) victory in Békéscsaba. 2,000 spectators were in attendance for this historic match. Young Gabriela Rotis of Romania scored 9 goals for Hypo.
Prokop's Austrian powerhouse Hypo Noe entered into the Hungarian league with a 28-21 (8-10) victory in Békéscsaba. 2,000 spectators were in attendance for this historic match. Young Gabriela Rotis of Romania scored 9 goals for Hypo.
September 11, 2003
Ikast Knock Out GOG
Ikast/Bording progressed to the quarterfinal stage of the Danish Cup after defeating GOG 27-24 (13-13) in Gudme. Their adversaries will now be Slagelse FH, the reigning Cup holders.
Ikast/Bording progressed to the quarterfinal stage of the Danish Cup after defeating GOG 27-24 (13-13) in Gudme. Their adversaries will now be Slagelse FH, the reigning Cup holders.
Blanco Ruled Out
The Norwegian-Spansh line player Isabel Blanco will be absent from the Ikast squad for the next three months after sustaining an injury to her back during the match against Aalborg last week.
The Norwegian-Spansh line player Isabel Blanco will be absent from the Ikast squad for the next three months after sustaining an injury to her back during the match against Aalborg last week.
Aalborg Humbled by Slagelse
Slagelse FH crushed Aalborg DH 39-25 (19-11) in front of a record-breaking crowd of 4,500 in the Gigantium arena in Aalborg late Wednesday evening. The massive support for the home team did not bother the star-studded Slagelse side which was aided by 12 goals from an unstoppable Bojana Petrovic.
Ausra Fridrikas broke through the Aalborg defense at will and scored 8 goals, while team captain Camilla Andersen settled for 6.
Aalborg quickly went behind 0-3, yet fought back to keep up with Slagelse for the first 15 minutes, after which the Danish champions increased their lead through a number of counter attacks and never looked back.
The ex-Viborg duo of Natalia Deriouguina and Heidi Astrup scored 7 goals each, while a flu-struck Agnes Farkas had trouble finding her range and registered 4 goals for Aalborg DH in the club's first home match in the League.
Slagelse FH crushed Aalborg DH 39-25 (19-11) in front of a record-breaking crowd of 4,500 in the Gigantium arena in Aalborg late Wednesday evening. The massive support for the home team did not bother the star-studded Slagelse side which was aided by 12 goals from an unstoppable Bojana Petrovic.
Ausra Fridrikas broke through the Aalborg defense at will and scored 8 goals, while team captain Camilla Andersen settled for 6.
Aalborg quickly went behind 0-3, yet fought back to keep up with Slagelse for the first 15 minutes, after which the Danish champions increased their lead through a number of counter attacks and never looked back.
The ex-Viborg duo of Natalia Deriouguina and Heidi Astrup scored 7 goals each, while a flu-struck Agnes Farkas had trouble finding her range and registered 4 goals for Aalborg DH in the club's first home match in the League.
September 10, 2003
Experimenting Randers Fall in Aarhus
Randers HK had a disappointing debut to the season when they lost 24-27 (13-14) away to SK Aarhus. EHF Master Coach Morten Arvidsson made several tactical experiments. Among other things he chose to exchange the keeper for a seventh field player on several occasions.
At times, it paid off as Randers built up a 21-17 lead with 15 minutes to go before SK Aarhus staged a comeback.
Line player Karina Bjorn and right wing Stephanie Moreau scored 8 and 6 goals respectively as Aarhus' leading scorers. Milanovic was the most successful shot artist for Randers with her 5 goals. Chao Zhai had to settle for 4 goals.
Randers HK had a disappointing debut to the season when they lost 24-27 (13-14) away to SK Aarhus. EHF Master Coach Morten Arvidsson made several tactical experiments. Among other things he chose to exchange the keeper for a seventh field player on several occasions.
At times, it paid off as Randers built up a 21-17 lead with 15 minutes to go before SK Aarhus staged a comeback.
Line player Karina Bjorn and right wing Stephanie Moreau scored 8 and 6 goals respectively as Aarhus' leading scorers. Milanovic was the most successful shot artist for Randers with her 5 goals. Chao Zhai had to settle for 4 goals.
Ikast Survive Soenderjyske Scare
Ikast/Bording almost suffered a shocking points loss at home to unheralded Soenderjyske HK in the second League match of the season. Ikast escaped with a narrow 22-21 (15-12) win after Soenderjyske hit the post at 21-all one minute from time.
Kristine Andersen, 8 goals on the night, scored the decider. Narcisa Paunica also registered 8 goals for Ikast. Susan Andersen hit 6 goals for Soenderjyske.
Ikast/Bording dropped a point in the first match against Aalborg, and now Christian Dalmose has even more to worry about. Just 7 goals in the second half is appalling against such opposition. Newcomer Gro Hammerseng and left wing Line Daugaard both joined the side after recovering from injuries.
Ikast/Bording almost suffered a shocking points loss at home to unheralded Soenderjyske HK in the second League match of the season. Ikast escaped with a narrow 22-21 (15-12) win after Soenderjyske hit the post at 21-all one minute from time.
Kristine Andersen, 8 goals on the night, scored the decider. Narcisa Paunica also registered 8 goals for Ikast. Susan Andersen hit 6 goals for Soenderjyske.
Ikast/Bording dropped a point in the first match against Aalborg, and now Christian Dalmose has even more to worry about. Just 7 goals in the second half is appalling against such opposition. Newcomer Gro Hammerseng and left wing Line Daugaard both joined the side after recovering from injuries.
September 8, 2003
Larvik and Vipers Comfortable
Larvik HK continued where they left off last season when the Norwegian league, Gildeserien, began over the weekend. Gjekstad's women shut out NTG/Stabaek 29-13 after an impressive defensive performance. Haarsaker scored five times in her debut which was Larvik's 51st consecutive win in the national league.
Up-and-coming Vaag Vipers beat up Tertnes 30-19, largely through 11 goals from Elise Alsand.
Larvik HK continued where they left off last season when the Norwegian league, Gildeserien, began over the weekend. Gjekstad's women shut out NTG/Stabaek 29-13 after an impressive defensive performance. Haarsaker scored five times in her debut which was Larvik's 51st consecutive win in the national league.
Up-and-coming Vaag Vipers beat up Tertnes 30-19, largely through 11 goals from Elise Alsand.
Radulovics Back in Action
Bojana Radulovics, arguably the best left-handed player in the world, is back in the Dunaferr side after one year's absence. This weekend she scored 10 goals when Cornexi Alcoa were thrashed 35-24 (17-12) in Dunaujvaros in the first round of the NB I - the Hungarian league.
Main rivals Herz Budapest also got off to a smashing start when they thwarted Vasas 38-17 (18-7) away from home.
Bojana Radulovics, arguably the best left-handed player in the world, is back in the Dunaferr side after one year's absence. This weekend she scored 10 goals when Cornexi Alcoa were thrashed 35-24 (17-12) in Dunaujvaros in the first round of the NB I - the Hungarian league.
Main rivals Herz Budapest also got off to a smashing start when they thwarted Vasas 38-17 (18-7) away from home.
September 7, 2003
Slagelse Paid Up
It has emerged that Slagelse FH sent 350,000 Danish kroner in the way of Krim Ljubljana to have the license of Anja Freser cleared ahead of the match against Horsens HK yesterday.
It has emerged that Slagelse FH sent 350,000 Danish kroner in the way of Krim Ljubljana to have the license of Anja Freser cleared ahead of the match against Horsens HK yesterday.
Soenderjyske Shock GOG
Promoted Soenderjyske HK held GOG-Gudme to a surprising 24-24 (11-14) draw in the team's first ever League match at home in Aabenraa. Virtually every pundit has expected Soenderjyske to finish dead last in the League, and some even went as far as to say that they wouldn't gain a single point.
Soenderjyske HK's captain Susan Andersen is happy to have shut some of the naysayers up. But GOG-Gudme will have little to celebrate. It already seems evident that a play-off spot is unrealistic for the bronze winners from last season.
Promoted Soenderjyske HK held GOG-Gudme to a surprising 24-24 (11-14) draw in the team's first ever League match at home in Aabenraa. Virtually every pundit has expected Soenderjyske to finish dead last in the League, and some even went as far as to say that they wouldn't gain a single point.
Soenderjyske HK's captain Susan Andersen is happy to have shut some of the naysayers up. But GOG-Gudme will have little to celebrate. It already seems evident that a play-off spot is unrealistic for the bronze winners from last season.
September 6, 2003
Andersen Shines as Slagelse Dizzle Horsens
Camilla Andersen was in an inspired mood when Slagelse opened the season with a 34-20 (14-10) dismissal of Horsens HK at home in Antvorskovhallen. Last year's League top scorer hit 9 goals as she steered her team to a routine victory.
Valentina Tarculovska enjoyed a fine debut as she consistently challenged the Horsens defense and scored 6 goals from her left wing. Bojana Petrovic had a slow start, but came into form in the second half and hit a total of 7 goals.
Veteran Ausra Fridrikas with 6 goals also wreaked havoc on the Horsens defense with her typical one-woman insurgencies. Anja Freser, who apparently has been licensed in the last minute, had a quiet begin to her stay in Slagelse, only managing 1 goal - albeit on just two tries and with plenty of time on the bench.
Stephanie Cano, likewise a new lefty to reinforce Slagelse's right attacking side, also had to settle for 1 goal, but played a fairly solid match.
Horsens HK made a good start in the first half and kept pace with Slagelse for a while, but they made far too many mistakes in the fast-breaks to capitalize on their strong defensive work. Once again, Swedish veteran Åsa Eriksson was the main attraction with her 6 goals, but Heidi Soendergaard on the right wing produced 5 goals to cap off a good performance.
Camilla Andersen was in an inspired mood when Slagelse opened the season with a 34-20 (14-10) dismissal of Horsens HK at home in Antvorskovhallen. Last year's League top scorer hit 9 goals as she steered her team to a routine victory.
Valentina Tarculovska enjoyed a fine debut as she consistently challenged the Horsens defense and scored 6 goals from her left wing. Bojana Petrovic had a slow start, but came into form in the second half and hit a total of 7 goals.
Veteran Ausra Fridrikas with 6 goals also wreaked havoc on the Horsens defense with her typical one-woman insurgencies. Anja Freser, who apparently has been licensed in the last minute, had a quiet begin to her stay in Slagelse, only managing 1 goal - albeit on just two tries and with plenty of time on the bench.
Stephanie Cano, likewise a new lefty to reinforce Slagelse's right attacking side, also had to settle for 1 goal, but played a fairly solid match.
Horsens HK made a good start in the first half and kept pace with Slagelse for a while, but they made far too many mistakes in the fast-breaks to capitalize on their strong defensive work. Once again, Swedish veteran Åsa Eriksson was the main attraction with her 6 goals, but Heidi Soendergaard on the right wing produced 5 goals to cap off a good performance.
Kolding Outflank FCK in Season Opener
In a match marred by technical errors, KIF Kolding kicked off the League season by beating FCK Handball 24-21 (10-8) in their home arena.
Managing 7 goals, right wing Louise Pedersen was one of the few highlights. In the deciding moments, she was joined by Christina Roslyng on the left wing and the promising Anette Bonde who both scored some crucial goals to win the match.
Not scoring a single goal until the 11th minute, FCK Handball struggled greatly in the first half. Neither right back Mette Vestergaard nor playmaker Eszter Siti had much quality on offer, and the Copenhagen attack was mostly a mess.
But through the ineptitude of Kolding, FCK fought their way back and even went ahead 16-15 after 45 minutes before Kolding closed them out. Matilda Boson, the newly-signed Swedish left wing, was one of the better players in the FCK team.
Eszter Siti scored 7 goals, but 5 of them came on 7m throws. Mette Vestergaard hit 4 goals on a dozen shots for FCK. Christina Roslyng registered 4 goals for Kolding, while Myaro, Bonde, and Olesen reached 3 á piece.
In a match marred by technical errors, KIF Kolding kicked off the League season by beating FCK Handball 24-21 (10-8) in their home arena.
Managing 7 goals, right wing Louise Pedersen was one of the few highlights. In the deciding moments, she was joined by Christina Roslyng on the left wing and the promising Anette Bonde who both scored some crucial goals to win the match.
Not scoring a single goal until the 11th minute, FCK Handball struggled greatly in the first half. Neither right back Mette Vestergaard nor playmaker Eszter Siti had much quality on offer, and the Copenhagen attack was mostly a mess.
But through the ineptitude of Kolding, FCK fought their way back and even went ahead 16-15 after 45 minutes before Kolding closed them out. Matilda Boson, the newly-signed Swedish left wing, was one of the better players in the FCK team.
Eszter Siti scored 7 goals, but 5 of them came on 7m throws. Mette Vestergaard hit 4 goals on a dozen shots for FCK. Christina Roslyng registered 4 goals for Kolding, while Myaro, Bonde, and Olesen reached 3 á piece.
September 4, 2003
Aalborg Draw Ikast
Aalborg DH squandered a 4-goal lead and had to contend with a 25-25 draw away against Ikast/Bording in the late-evening televised match. Paunica scored the equalizer in the last minute for the home team in this thrilling encounter.
Piling up 6 and 5 goals respectively, Farkas and Deriouguina were the main offensive weapons of Aalborg DH, but Rikke Nielsen also showed why she is one of the few players from last season's team who can still count on a place in the first line-up. Heidi Astrup delivered a sub-par performance, much akin to her poor spring form in Viborg.
Beatrix Benyats, 4 goals, and Louise Mortensen, 2 goals, proved a useful duo in Aalborg's right attacking side.
Keeper Natalia Petrakova had some difficulties with Kristine Andersen in the second half, but in general made a much better account of herself than a meek Karin Mortensen in the Ikast goal.
Mortensen was duly replaced by new signing Ana Vojcic in the second half, and the Serbian was a stronger resistance for the offense of the guests, stopping a 7m throw from Agnes Farkas along the way.
The Ikast attack mostly relied on solo efforts from Kristine Andersen, who scored 7 goals, and Narcisa Paunica with 6 goals. Despite 4 goals, it is evident that Sanja Jovovic is a novelty in the side.
Neither team made much use of their wings. Uncharacteristically, Ikast's Touray and Aalborg's Hundvin only scored 3 goals combined.
A successful premiere for Aalborg ahead of their first home match of the season against Slagelse next week, and perhaps a bad omen for Ikast. But with Hammerseng and Daugaard soon returning they shouldn't be too worried. And it may turn out that a draw against Aalborg isn't such a bad result after all.
Aalborg DH squandered a 4-goal lead and had to contend with a 25-25 draw away against Ikast/Bording in the late-evening televised match. Paunica scored the equalizer in the last minute for the home team in this thrilling encounter.
Piling up 6 and 5 goals respectively, Farkas and Deriouguina were the main offensive weapons of Aalborg DH, but Rikke Nielsen also showed why she is one of the few players from last season's team who can still count on a place in the first line-up. Heidi Astrup delivered a sub-par performance, much akin to her poor spring form in Viborg.
Beatrix Benyats, 4 goals, and Louise Mortensen, 2 goals, proved a useful duo in Aalborg's right attacking side.
Keeper Natalia Petrakova had some difficulties with Kristine Andersen in the second half, but in general made a much better account of herself than a meek Karin Mortensen in the Ikast goal.
Mortensen was duly replaced by new signing Ana Vojcic in the second half, and the Serbian was a stronger resistance for the offense of the guests, stopping a 7m throw from Agnes Farkas along the way.
The Ikast attack mostly relied on solo efforts from Kristine Andersen, who scored 7 goals, and Narcisa Paunica with 6 goals. Despite 4 goals, it is evident that Sanja Jovovic is a novelty in the side.
Neither team made much use of their wings. Uncharacteristically, Ikast's Touray and Aalborg's Hundvin only scored 3 goals combined.
A successful premiere for Aalborg ahead of their first home match of the season against Slagelse next week, and perhaps a bad omen for Ikast. But with Hammerseng and Daugaard soon returning they shouldn't be too worried. And it may turn out that a draw against Aalborg isn't such a bad result after all.
French Joy for Viborg
With a vigilant Leila Lejeune in attack and a stellar Valerie Nicolas in goal, Viborg HK discarded SK Aarhus 23-16 (11-8) in the opening match of the Danish League.
Lejeune hit 7 goals for Viborg, while Nicolas proved to be a frustrating hurdle for the Aarhus attack, although Maja Gronbek with her 9 (2) goals was an exception.
Aarhus' star signing Marianne Rokne, the ex-Tertnes player, had to settle for 3 goals. Wing prodigy Henriette Mikkelsen, who switched to Viborg from Ikast, scored 5 times for the home team, while line player Olga Assink racked up 4.
With a vigilant Leila Lejeune in attack and a stellar Valerie Nicolas in goal, Viborg HK discarded SK Aarhus 23-16 (11-8) in the opening match of the Danish League.
Lejeune hit 7 goals for Viborg, while Nicolas proved to be a frustrating hurdle for the Aarhus attack, although Maja Gronbek with her 9 (2) goals was an exception.
Aarhus' star signing Marianne Rokne, the ex-Tertnes player, had to settle for 3 goals. Wing prodigy Henriette Mikkelsen, who switched to Viborg from Ikast, scored 5 times for the home team, while line player Olga Assink racked up 4.
September 3, 2003
Slagelse Romp Kolding in Cup
Slagelse FH trounced KIF Kolding 36-23 (21-8) in the Danish Cup. Camilla Andersen scored 10 times, while Fridrikas registered 9 goals. Newcomer Cano hit 5 in her first important match for Slagelse.
Anja Andersen rested most of the star players in the second half.
Slagelse FH trounced KIF Kolding 36-23 (21-8) in the Danish Cup. Camilla Andersen scored 10 times, while Fridrikas registered 9 goals. Newcomer Cano hit 5 in her first important match for Slagelse.
Anja Andersen rested most of the star players in the second half.
Nemeth, Siti Ready to Play
Viborg HK reached a compromise with Cornexi Alcoa just in time to allow Helga Nemeth to play in the first match of the season. Viborg paid the Hungarians 20,000.
Meanwhile, FCK Handball made a deposit of 32,000 to the Hungarian Handball Federation to get Eszter Siti licensed for the debut league match against KIF Kolding this weekend. Both FCK and Ferencvaros have agreed to respect the decision of the EHF which will decide how the money will be distributed. Obviously, FCK hope to have the deposit partly or fully returned.
Viborg HK reached a compromise with Cornexi Alcoa just in time to allow Helga Nemeth to play in the first match of the season. Viborg paid the Hungarians 20,000.
Meanwhile, FCK Handball made a deposit of 32,000 to the Hungarian Handball Federation to get Eszter Siti licensed for the debut league match against KIF Kolding this weekend. Both FCK and Ferencvaros have agreed to respect the decision of the EHF which will decide how the money will be distributed. Obviously, FCK hope to have the deposit partly or fully returned.
Slagelse Booming
Slagelse recently announced a surplus of around $45,000 for the last season, and at the same time presented a new major sponsor, sparTrelleborg. In addition, most of the tickets for the coming League season have already been sold out.
Slagelse have also been chosen by the EHF to host the Super Cup, officially named the European Championship for Club Teams, in the beginning of November in Farum Arena. The participants are: Krim Ljubljana (Champions League winners), Slagelse FH (EHF Cup winners), E.S.B.F. Besancon (Cup Winners' Cup winner), and Ikast/Bording (wild card).
Slagelse recently announced a surplus of around $45,000 for the last season, and at the same time presented a new major sponsor, sparTrelleborg. In addition, most of the tickets for the coming League season have already been sold out.
Slagelse have also been chosen by the EHF to host the Super Cup, officially named the European Championship for Club Teams, in the beginning of November in Farum Arena. The participants are: Krim Ljubljana (Champions League winners), Slagelse FH (EHF Cup winners), E.S.B.F. Besancon (Cup Winners' Cup winner), and Ikast/Bording (wild card).
Slagelse Pays Up for Valentina
After the mediation of the European Handball Federation, Slagelse have settled to paid Hypo a sum of approximately 13,000 to Valentina Tarculovska to clear her license. A similar problem with Stephanie Cano has also been solved. But Anja Freser is still in limbo as Slagelse haven't reached an agreement with Krim Ljubljana.
After the mediation of the European Handball Federation, Slagelse have settled to paid Hypo a sum of approximately 13,000 to Valentina Tarculovska to clear her license. A similar problem with Stephanie Cano has also been solved. But Anja Freser is still in limbo as Slagelse haven't reached an agreement with Krim Ljubljana.
September 2, 2003
Nemeth Will Miss Out on Premiere
Viborg HK will be without Helga Nemeth for the premiere match of the season in the Danish League on Wednesday against SK Aarhus. Cornexi Alcoa demand 30,000 to release her certificate, but Viborg refuse to pay that amount because the Hungarian veteran has only been signed on a one-year contract.
The EHF is treating the case, but at a rather slow rate. Viborg HK will now try and reach a compromise directly with Cornexi Alcoa.
Viborg HK will be without Helga Nemeth for the premiere match of the season in the Danish League on Wednesday against SK Aarhus. Cornexi Alcoa demand 30,000 to release her certificate, but Viborg refuse to pay that amount because the Hungarian veteran has only been signed on a one-year contract.
The EHF is treating the case, but at a rather slow rate. Viborg HK will now try and reach a compromise directly with Cornexi Alcoa.
Györ Best in Luxembourg
Györi Graboplast finished in first place in a tournament in Bascharage, Luxembourg after sneaking by Podravka Vegeta 33-31 in the final. FC Copenhagen landed in third place after shutting out E.S.B.F. Besancon 18-10. The German champions of Trier surprisingly had to settle for fifth place.
Györi Graboplast finished in first place in a tournament in Bascharage, Luxembourg after sneaking by Podravka Vegeta 33-31 in the final. FC Copenhagen landed in third place after shutting out E.S.B.F. Besancon 18-10. The German champions of Trier surprisingly had to settle for fifth place.
September 1, 2003
Aalborg DH Finding Form in Norway
After some disappointing results in the early practice matches, Aalborg DH's newly designed team are beginning to show promise. They won a tournament in Norway organized by Sola HK after winning all of their six matches, defeating the national team of Japan, Horsens HK, Tertnes, Nordstrand, Bjoernar, and Sola along the way.
Aalborg kick off the Danish League season when they visit Ikast/Bording late Wednesday evening in a televised match.
After some disappointing results in the early practice matches, Aalborg DH's newly designed team are beginning to show promise. They won a tournament in Norway organized by Sola HK after winning all of their six matches, defeating the national team of Japan, Horsens HK, Tertnes, Nordstrand, Bjoernar, and Sola along the way.
Aalborg kick off the Danish League season when they visit Ikast/Bording late Wednesday evening in a televised match.
Byasen Spring a Surprise
Norwegian club handball keeps showing impressing signs in the preparation tournaments. Byasen IL won their own 4-club tournament ahead of Leipzig and Herz Budapest.
They lost the match against Leipzig 23-24, but defeated Selbu 19-18 and Herz 27-21 to finish on 4 points with a better goal difference than Leipzig. The Germans had lost 30-35 to Herz Budapest.
[A note on grammar. From now on, starting with this entry, I will be treating all club names (when referring to the team in general) as plural, which I feel is better in accordance with the standard in the English-language sports press, hence 'Spring' instead of 'Springs'.]
Norwegian club handball keeps showing impressing signs in the preparation tournaments. Byasen IL won their own 4-club tournament ahead of Leipzig and Herz Budapest.
They lost the match against Leipzig 23-24, but defeated Selbu 19-18 and Herz 27-21 to finish on 4 points with a better goal difference than Leipzig. The Germans had lost 30-35 to Herz Budapest.
[A note on grammar. From now on, starting with this entry, I will be treating all club names (when referring to the team in general) as plural, which I feel is better in accordance with the standard in the English-language sports press, hence 'Spring' instead of 'Springs'.]
Krim Wins Sika-Cup
Krim Ljubljana routed Bayer Leverkusen 25-11 (13-4) in the final to grab the Sika Cup, a strong warm-up tournament in the German alps. The strange score line is due to the matches being played in 2x15 minutes.
Bayer Leverkusen had defeated Kometal Skopje in the semifinal, but only after extra time and 7m throws. Krim Ljubljana won their semifinal against Rapid Bucharest 21-19.
Dunaferr and Valencia also participated, but neither team was particularly successful, although Valencia's Marta Mangue hit 32 goals to become tournament top scorer. Amelia Busuioceanu of Bucharest was named best player of the Sika-Cup, while Dinu was heralded as the best keeper.
Krim Ljubljana routed Bayer Leverkusen 25-11 (13-4) in the final to grab the Sika Cup, a strong warm-up tournament in the German alps. The strange score line is due to the matches being played in 2x15 minutes.
Bayer Leverkusen had defeated Kometal Skopje in the semifinal, but only after extra time and 7m throws. Krim Ljubljana won their semifinal against Rapid Bucharest 21-19.
Dunaferr and Valencia also participated, but neither team was particularly successful, although Valencia's Marta Mangue hit 32 goals to become tournament top scorer. Amelia Busuioceanu of Bucharest was named best player of the Sika-Cup, while Dinu was heralded as the best keeper.
More Gold for Russia
Russia won the European Youth Championship on home soil after defeating Romania 29-23 in the final in Togliatti. Denmark lost out in the battle for bronze, losing 20-26 to Hungary after 11-11 at half time.
The Russian junior team recently won the World Championship in Macedonia.
Russia won the European Youth Championship on home soil after defeating Romania 29-23 in the final in Togliatti. Denmark lost out in the battle for bronze, losing 20-26 to Hungary after 11-11 at half time.
The Russian junior team recently won the World Championship in Macedonia.
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