SCM Râmnicu Vâlcea has secured its place in the third qualifying round of the EHF European League after defeating the German team Tussies Metzingen 29-28 (13-16) in the second leg match held at Öschhalle in Metzingen.
Following a decisive victory in the first leg in Râmnicu Vâlcea, which ended 39-24, the Romanian team qualified without stress.
SCM Râmnicu Vâlcea Overcomes Challenges Against Metzingen
The match in Germany proved challenging for the Vâlcea team. The hosts, TUSSIES Metzingen, controlled much of the game, leading at halftime by three goals (16-13) and extending their lead to 20-15 in the second half.
Nevertheless, the players from SCM Râmnicu Vâlcea fought hard until the final moments, managing to take the lead with a last-minute shot, finishing the match at 29-28 in their favor. Høve was the standout scorer for Vâlcea with six goals, while Metzingen’s Sabatnig and Cholevová each contributed five goals.
Draw for the Third Qualifying Round Scheduled for October 13
The draw for the third qualifying round of the EHF European League is set for October 13, 2026. Matches in this crucial round for advancing to the group stage will be played over two legs, with the first leg scheduled for the weekend of November 7-8, 2026, and the return leg on November 14-15, 2026.
