Diana Ciucă, a memorable performance in Rapid's victory in Germany! Big step towards the quarters of the European League
Article by Adrian Jitea – Published Monday, 09 February 2026, 10:27 / Updated on Monday, 09 February 2026 10:27
Rapid prevailed in the away game with Oldenburg, from round number 4 of group C in the European League for women's handball, score 34-23. Laurent Bezeau's team largely qualified for the quarter-finals.
Rapid made the best match of the current European course. She unlocked the scoreboard, then continued to put goals between herself and the modest representative of Germany. At halftime, the handball players from Giulești were leading 16-10.
The match of the season for Rapid and Diana Ciucă
They didn't take their foot off the accelerator in the second half either. They also led by 13 goals, prevailed 32-21 and took a huge step towards the quarter-finals.
The best player of the match cannot be anyone else than Diana Ciucă. Defended 20 shots, 48.78% of those faced. A percentage rarely found in handball at this level. He also scored a goal!
⚡ Reflexes on fire. Accuracy on point. 🎯 #ehfel #elw #handball
Posted by EHF European League on Sunday, February 8, 2026
Rapid's best scorers were Djazz Chambertin and Estavana Polman, with 5 goals each. Kassoma (4), Korsos (4), Kouyate (3), Hesselberg (3), Lopes (2), Tulea (2), Mehmedovic (2), Buceschi (1), Topfner (1), Shamanovskaya (1), Ciucă (1) also contributed to the triumph.
Rapid is the undefeated leader in group C, with 6 points. The last two matches will be away to Tertnes (February 15, 15:00) and at home to Lokomotiva Zagreb (February 22, 17:00).
PHOTO: EHF
The derby from the “Liga Florilor”, CSM Bucharest – Rapid, is also scheduled between the two European parties, on February 18, at 5:30 p.m.:
