Team Esbjerg Claims Bronze in EHF Champions League Thriller
budapest – June 1, 2025 –
Team Esbjerg of Denmark won the bronze medal in the 2024/25 EHF Women’s Champions League. The match, played in Budapest, Hungary, saw Esbjerg defeat Metz with a final score of 30-27. The victory secures their position as a top European handball team, demonstrating their consistent excellence over the season. For more details on the match, read on.
Team Esbjerg Claims Bronze in EHF Women’s Champions League Thriller
Danish side secures third place after defeating Metz in a hard-fought battle.
Bronze Medal Victory
Team Esbjerg of Denmark triumphed over Metz to secure the bronze medal in the 2024/25 EHF Women’s Handball Champions League Final Four. The victory marks a triumphant end to their campaign, solidifying their position among Europe’s elite handball teams.
Match Details: Esbjerg vs. Metz
Esbjerg defeated Metz 30-27 in the third and fourth place match held at the MVM Dome in Budapest, Hungary, on June 1 (local time). This win marks their second consecutive season defeating Metz for third place.
- Final Score: esbjerg 30, Metz 27
- Location: MVM Dome, Budapest, Hungary
- Date: June 1, 2025 (local time)
First Half Action
Metz started strong, taking an early 4-1 lead with a fast-paced offense. However,Esbjerg shifted the momentum by implementing a 5-1 defensive strategy.Mia Sofia Emmenegger’s two goals from the right wing helped Esbjerg reverse the score, leading to a 17-16 advantage at the end of the first half.
Goalkeeping Duel in the Second Half
The second half saw stellar performances from both team’s goalkeepers. Metz’s Cleopatre Darleux made five saves out of nine attempts, briefly giving Metz the lead. Though, Anna Kristensen, Esbjerg’s goalkeeper, maintained a steady presence, contributing crucial saves to keep her team in contention.
Reistad’s Resurgence and Lacards’ Record
Henny Reistad’s performance in the second half proved decisive. After scoring five goals, she played a pivotal role in securing the victory for Esbjerg. Moreover, Lacards concluded the season as the ‘All-time scoring king’ with 154 goals this season, including 93 in the Champions League Finals.
Lacards finished the season with ‘All -time scoring king’ with 154 goals this season and 93 goals in the Champions League Finals.
Key Players
- Esbjerg: Svier scored eight goals, Michala Møller contributed five, and goalkeeper Anna Kristensen made 10 saves.
- Metz: Emma jacques scored six goals, Lucie Granier added five, and Sarah Bouktit recorded 11 saves.
Metz’s Missed Opportunity
Despite a distributed attack with 10 players scoring in the first half, Metz struggled with consistency. This loss marks another setback, as they also fell to Esbjerg in the bronze medal match last year with a score of 33-37.
