Good news before the Handball World Cup » Iulia Dumanska and Sonia Vasiliu, remarkable developments in Baia Mare

In Baia Mare, in a duel between teams with European ambitions, the hosts managed a spectacular comeback.

CSM Slatina also led with 4 goals in the first half and went to the cabins with an important advantage, 20-17. The offense didn't work again in the second half. Iulia Dumanska managed a series of “parades”, 7 in number, and brought a quiet end for the home fans.

Having Jessica Quintino as the main scorer, 7 goals, Minaur triumphed 31-29. The other successes were signed by Papp (5), Galinska (4), Woller (4), Lundback (3), Ilyina (2), Da Costa (2), Ianași (1), Santome (1), Romaniuc (1), Mitikuș (1).

Good news for the national team

The signs are good with 14 days left until Romania's debut at the World Championship. And the other tricolor handball player present on the court, besides Dumanska, impressed.

Sonia Vasiliu

Pivot Sonia Vasiliu scored 5 times from 5 throws. The best scorer in the Oltense camp, tied with Pal and Corovic. Florescu (4), Kacsor (4), Vukcevic (2), Dincă (2), Balsam (1), Olaru (1) also scored.

Unfortunately, in the first half we didn't do very well in defense, and it showed on the scoreboard. I don't even know if I've ever conceded 20 goals in a half. It's a tough week for us with three tough games, two European Cup games, plus a long away trip. We always give our best and I'm glad that the second half was totally different. We showed that we are a united team.

With Horsens it is a six goal handicap. We want a rematch, we want to qualify further, and for that we need the support of the public. Every ball can count in this match

– Iulia Dumanska, according to Minaur's official website

Minaur Baia Mare and CSM Slatina are tied in the “Liga Florilor”, having 5 wins and 4 defeats each.

PHOTO: FRHLive

Until the break caused by the final tournament, they will play one match each. On November 16, Slatina moves to Vâlcea. On the same day, Minaur will try for a miraculous result in the second leg with Horsens, the decisive duel for qualification in the EHF European League groups. on tour the Danes won 27-21.

Romania's team for the Carpathian Trophy and women's handball WC:

• Goalkeepers: Iulia Dumanska (Minaur), Bianca Curmentă (Corona Brașov), Elena Şerban (Danurea Brăila)
• Far right: Sonia Seraficeanu (Gloria Bistrița), Mihaela Mihai (CSM Bucharest)
• Inter right: Alicia Gogîrla (SCM Craiova)
• COORDINATOR: Rebeca Necula (Rm. Vâlcea), Alisia Boiciuc (Corona Brașov), Andreea Popa (Brăila Danube), Elena Roșu (Brăila Danube), Cristina Laslo (Gloria Bistrița)
• pivot: Lorena Ostase (Gloria Bistrita), Sonia Vasiliu (Slatina), Asma Elghaoui (Rm. Vâlcea)
• Left Integers: Sorina Grozav (Corona Brașov), Maryia Skrobic (Rapid)
• Far left: Gabriela Dumitrascu (Corona Brașov), Eva Kerekes (Gloria Bistrița)

The 27th edition of the Women's Handball World Championship is scheduled between November 26 and December 14, 2025. Romania is part of group A, along with Denmark, Japan and Croatia. The matches will be played in Rotterdam:

• November 27, 19:00 » Romania – Croatia
• November 29, 19:00 » Romania – Japan
• December 1, 21:30 » Denmark – Romania

Until then, the “tricolore” will adjust their target in Bistrita. The Carpathian Trophy takes place between November 20 and 23. Romania, Austria, Portugal and the Czech Republic participate in the competition.