“Rapid” from Bucharest managed to win effectively against the “Metz” team in the second stage of the Women’s Handball Champions League (Group B). Leading by five goals at half-time, the Romanian champions came close to victory in the final stages as the match ended in a 32-32 draw.

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The visiting team started the game better and the Mets led 21-16 at halftime.

Step by step, “Rapid” made an impressive comeback, the champion of Romania topped the standings for the first time in the 58th minute (32-31).

In the end it ended 32-32, Julestense’s draw was precious as Metz finished third in the final Champions League draw.

The main scorers of “Rapid” were Bucheski and Ostase with 5 goals each, and “Metz” was distinguished by de Paula, who scored 11 goals.

In the first match of Group B, Rapid Bucharest beat Lokomotiv Zagreb 31:27, so they have 3 points in the standings.

“Rapid” Bucharest will play their next match on the road against “Kastamon” on September 25.