In an exhilarating opening to the Machineseeker EHF Champions League 2024/25 play-offs, German teams took centre stage with Füchse Berlin overcoming Industria Kielce 33:27 in the Match of the Week, while SC Magdeburg defeated Dinamo Bucuresti 30:26. Lasse Andersson was the star for Füchse, netting 13 goals and guiding his team to a convincing comeback victory, while Magdeburg capitalised on an early lead before maintaining their dominance throughout the game.
The match kicked off with Kielce energised, scoring first and initially taking a three-goal lead. However, Füchse responded swiftly, with Andersson scoring four goals in the first quarter, helping his side narrow the deficit before halftime at 14:12. In the second half, Füchse turned the tide with Andersson’s consistent scoring and a defensive stronghold led by goalkeeper Dejan Milosavljev, sealing a six-goal advantage as the match drew to a close.
In Bucharest, SC Magdeburg attacked with precision, leaving Dinamo struggling to keep up. Starting with a swift three-goal edge, Magdeburg extended their lead to as much as seven, dominating the first half. Despite a late rally by Dinamo, the visitors held their ground to finish with a respectable four-goal lead, setting the stage for the return legs next week as both German teams aim to secure their progression to the quarter-finals.
In the opening matches of the Machineseeker EHF Champions League play-offs, Füchse Berlin and SC Magdeburg achieved notable away victories against Industria Kielce and Dinamo Bucuresti, respectively. Füchse’s Lasse Andersson starred with 13 goals, bolstering his team’s comeback. Magdeburg built a strong early lead, maintaining control to conclude with a four-goal edge. The return matches are set to see both teams vying for a place in the quarter-finals.
The Match of the Week in the Machineseeker EHF Champions League showcased the prowess of Füchse Berlin and SC Magdeburg, both securing influential away victories. With Lasse Andersson emerging as a key player for Füchse and a well-structured Magdeburg side maintaining control throughout their match, the return fixtures will be crucial as they both aim to eliminate their opponents and advance to the next phase of the competition.
Original Source: ehfcl.eurohandball.com
