Krim made a promising start, taking an early 2:0 lead, but the visitors soon took control. The Norwegian side capitalised on Krim’s mistakes, scoring repeatedly from fast breaks and building a nine-goal advantage by half-time (9:18).
The home side showed a better performance in the second half, gradually reducing the deficit, but were unable to close the gap completely. Despite the defeat, both Krim goalkeepers deserve recognition for their combined 19 saves – Jovana Risović made 13 and Maja Vojnovič added 6.
Ana Abina and captain Nina Zulić led Krim’s attack with five goals each, while younger players also gained valuable playing time. Lara Ermenc contributed two goals, while Liana Vuković continued to gain valuable experience on the European stage.
Krimovke nova priložnost čaka že prihodnjo nedeljo, 15. novembra, ob 16. uri, ko se bodo s Solo pomerile še na Norveškem (prenos na TV Arena Sport).
Nato bo v EHF Ligi prvakinj sledil premor do 10. januarja 2027, ko bodo Ljubljančanke ob 14.00 uri v Areni Stožice gostile Borussio Dortmund.
Krim will have another opportunity next Sunday, 15 November, at 16:00 CET (TV Arena Sport), when they face Sola again, this time away in Norway.
The EHF Champions League will then take a break until 10 January 2027, when Krim host Borussia Dortmund at Arena Stožice, with throw-off scheduled for 14:00 CET.
Krim OTP Group Mercator : Sola Håndballklubb 22:29 (9:18)
Arena Stožice (Ljubljana), 1,430 spectators
Krim OTP Group Mercator: Abina 5, Zulić 5, Mario 3, Marković 3, Ermenc 2, Puncer 1, Kogovšek 1, Johansen 1, Egger 1, Vojnovič, Pascoal, Vuković, Madsen Kielstrup, Kovšca, Risović, Stanković.
Sola HK: Herrem 8, Seierstad Eriksen 4, Brandbu Andersen 3, With 3, Stølen 3, Henriksen 2, Utsola 2, Kristensen 2, Gudmestad 1, Grønstad 1, Ræstad, Granlund, Fossum, Barka.
7-meters: Krim OTP Group Mercator 6/8, Sola HK 2/3
2 min suspensions: Krim OTP Group Mercator 6 min, Sola HK 6 min.
