Zwartwoud Kwiek secured a 35-14 victory over RK Hadžići on Sunday, sealing a spot in the EHF European Cup round of 16 with a 61-35 aggregate win.
The Dutch club hosted both legs of the third-round tie at Tijenraan in Ralten, where capacity crowds filled the venue on consecutive days to watch the home side advance.
The second leg contrasted sharply with the opening match on Saturday. Kwiek controlled the tempo from the opening whistle on Sunday, stifling the Bosnian champion’s attack with disciplined defense and reliable goalkeeping while building a comfortable margin.
Saturday’s first leg proved far more difficult for the Dutch side. Kwiek struggled early against the physical play and experience of RK Hadžići, falling behind 8-10 at halftime.
The deficit stretched into the second half before Kwiek mounted a comeback with 15 minutes remaining. Lizz Olde Bolhaar sparked the late surge that carried the team to a 26-21 victory in the opening encounter.
Zwartwoud Kwiek advanced through the European Cup third round by dominating the defensive end in the second fixture. The team conceded only 14 goals while scoring 21 times in the Sunday match.
The two-game aggregate score settled at 61-35 in favor of the Dutch club. RK Hadžići exited the continental competition after failing to overcome the second-leg deficit.
| Match | Date | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Leg | Saturday | Zwartwoud Kwiek | 26-21 |
| Second Leg | Sunday | Zwartwoud Kwiek | 35-14 |
| Aggregate | Weekend | Zwartwoud Kwiek | 61-35 |
The first leg took place on Saturday, and the second leg was held on Sunday at Tijenraan in Ralten.
Zwartwoud Kwiek played RK Hadžići, the champion club from Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Both matches sold out their tickets as local fans filled the arena on consecutive days to support the home team.
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