Zagreb lost in Denmark, on the verge of relegation from the Champions League: 'It was a positive result'

Handball players Zagreb were defeated in a duel of 13th round B group of Champions League in Denmark of Aalborga with 30-33 (17-15) and practically said goodbye to hope for the passage of the group. The Croatian champion played bravely and led with two or three goals to the middle of the second part, when the Danes first led (23-22) at the match and ended the victory that gave them hope to be among the first two teams of the group.

It's near Zagreb Philip Glavas scored eight goals, Alex Kavcic six, a Davor Gavric six goals, while Aalborg led Jack Thurin and Juul Buster with five hits each, and a goalkeeper Fabian Norsten with 15 defenses.

– What to say after a fight like this is not just a positive result that we can say is in this atmosphere and pressure. You should also be lucky, but the quality and combat we show makes me a proud coach of this team – said Zagreb coach Velimir Petkovic.

Zagreb had an advantage at halftime, but the Danes series in the middle of the second half turned the match.

– There was a drop in energy below, we tried everything we have. We can be proud to fight and I hope that the injured players will return to us and that we will win the last game – says Gavric.

– We fought like lions, we kept up to the 50th minute and then the strength disappeared. Every honor to the guys, a cap to the floor to want and fight. I'm sorry we didn't score at least a point because we deserved it – added Alex Kavcic.

The round before the end of Zagreb is the last, eighth with 7 points and has only a minimum chance of reaching sixth place and playoff. In the last match of the Champions League on March 5th welcomes Poland Kielce. The Polish club plays today at 8.45 pm, if the victories will mean that Zagreb turns out in groups. Thursday, however, plays Kolstadand they have a sufficient point to pass.