Maccabi Ha'Erezim R"G Advances to Third Round of European Handball Cup
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Israeli women's handball team Maccabi Ha'Erezim R"G advanced to the third round of the European Cup after defeating San Pedro do Sol of Portugal in a two-leg series. They won the second leg 24-22, following a 28-22 victory in the first leg. Ha'Erezim R"G is the fourth Israeli team to advance in the competition this year. Key players included Anya Storozhuk Raz with 10 goals and goalkeeper Titi Babantunde with 9 saves.
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- Maccabi Ha'Erezim R"G advanced to the third round of the European Handball Cup.
- The team secured their win by defeating San Pedro do Sol of Portugal in a two-leg series.
- Ha'Erezim R"G won the second-leg match 24-22 after a 28-22 victory in the first leg.
- Anya Storozhuk Raz was the top scorer for Ha'Erezim R"G with 10 goals in the second leg.
- Goalkeeper Titi Babantunde made 9 saves with a 34.6% success rate.
- Ha'Erezim R"G is the fourth Israeli team to advance in the European Cup this season.
Maccabi Ha'Erezim R"G, the women's handball runner-up in Israel, secured their spot in the third round of the European Cup on Sunday. The team completed a double victory over San Pedro do Sol of Portugal.
The second-leg match was a close and intense affair, with the Portuguese team taking the lead twice. However, Ha'Erezim R"G demonstrated resilience and determination, overcoming pressure moments to regain the lead and ultimately win the game 24-22. This victory followed their 28-22 win in the first leg, ensuring their progression.
Maccabi Ha'Erezim R"G is the fourth Israeli representative to advance to the next stage of the European Cup. Earlier, the women's team Travlistit Herzliya also achieved a double win. The men's teams M.K. Yuvalim Holon and Maccabi Rishon LeZion had previously secured their places.
In the second-leg match, Anya Storozhuk Raz led the scoring with 10 goals, followed by Jeseni Clementina with 7. Carol Miller and Yara Krmencansky each scored 3 goals, and Daniela Lira de Sousa added 1. Goalkeeper Titi Babantunde made 9 saves, achieving a 34.6% save rate.
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