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Dear Handball Friends,

Welcome to the quarter-final stage of the VELUX EHF Champions League. I would like to congratulate

all eight teams on making it this far in Europe’s premier men’s club handball competition – it really is

quite some achievement!

This season we see the traditional powerhouses of men’s handball, including the last two seasons’

champions FC Barcelona Intersport and THW Kiel, joined in the quarter-finals by some new faces.

Füchse Berlin and AG Kobenhavn are playing their very first season in the competition and RK Cimos

Koper are in the quarter-finals of the VELUX EHF Champions League for the first time in their club’s

history.

There is a new development too in the quarter-finals, as AG Kobenhavn take on FC Barcelona

Intersport, in the Parken football stadium in Copenhagen, Denmark. With 22,000 fans expected, this

event looks set to break all spectator records and has already attracted tremendous interest from

fans and TV stations around the world.

I am sure that the hearts and minds of all players and coaches are firmly set on winning a place in the

VELUX EHF FINAL4 in the LANXESS arena, Cologne on 26 and 27 May 2012. They are now just two

games away from making this dream a reality.

Whatever the results there will be tears, some of joy and some of sadness, but the games will be the

very best of the sport we all love.

Enjoy watching top-class handball and good luck to all those taking part!

Tor Lian

EHF President

EHF MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT

Dear Media Representative,

The teams are now within touching distance of the VELUX EHF FINAL4 which takes place on Saturday

26 and Sunday 27 May 2012 at the LANXESS arena, Cologne, Germany.

Many media representatives from across Europe have attended matches this season and the coverage

of the VELUX EHF Champions League is going from strength-to-strength with more territories

reporting on, and showing live, the very best club handball in the world.

The EHF Media and Communications Department are honoured to have you cover our games and are at

your disposal at all times. If you should have any further queries please do not hesitate to contact us

on the details below.

Regards,

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Eight final steps to Cologne

Preview of the first leg matches in the VELUX EHF Champions League quarter-finals.

The first legs of the VELUX EHF Champions League quarter-finals begin on Friday (20 April), and the

line-up boasts five nations, two debutants, the team with the most EHF Champions League titles and

every EHF Men’s Champions League winner since the 2004-05 season!

Just eight matches remain before we will know the line-up of the VELUX EHF FINAL4 at a sold-out

Lanxess Arena in Cologne, the highlight of club handball. But for all clubs, the road to Cologne is steep

and rocky as they must navigate tricky quarter final clashes.

All three Spanish teams which started in the Group Stages remain in the competition, while two out of

four German teams and clubs from Croatia, Slovenia and Denmark have proceeded to the second

knockout stage of this season’s competition.

Atletico Madrid and defending champions FC Barcelona Intersport had qualified for both previous

VELUX EHF FINAL4 events. Kiel had participated (and won the first edition), while all other contenders

never been to Cologne before.

The three current top scorers in the VELUX EHF Champions League still have the chance to extend

their number of goals: Zlatko Horvat (RK Croatia Osiguranje Zagreb/80 goals), Mikkel Hansen (AG

Kobenhavn/79) and Kiril Lazarov (Atletico Madrid/74). In total seven of the ten best scorers have

made their way to the quarter finals.

AG Kobenhavn and Füchse Berlin are VELUX EHF Champions League debutants, while RK Cimos Koper

have reached the quarter finals for the first time. In contrast THW Kiel, FC Barcelona Intersport,

Atletico Madrid and RK Zagreb are constant participants in the last eight. Kiel can qualify for an EHF

Champions League semi-final for the eighth time, while if Barcelona progress to the last four it will be

the tenth such time.

AG Kobenhavn (DEN) vs. FC Barcelona Intersport (ESP)

Friday, April 20 2012, 20:10 hrs local time

The "handboldfesten" is expected to be a sell-out with the biggest crowd ever at a European Cup

match. AG Kobenhavn expect more than 21,000 spectators in the Parken football arena, where the

Danish champions broke the world record last season with 36,000 spectators in the Danish final

against Silkeborg. On Monday evening 19,600 tickets were sold, as mentioned by AGK manager Sören

Colding on the club website.

Both teams are number one in their respective leagues: FC Barcelona Intersport are leaders in Spain,

but only two points ahead of Atletico Madrid. Kobenhavn are dominant in Denmark; after reaching top

spot in the normal round unbeaten, they have already qualified for the semi final of the Danish league.

Three current AGK players will face their former club: Mikkel Hansen, Joachim Boldsen and Kasper

Hvidt. "A dream comes true," was the first reaction of Hansen, when the draw was over.

Never before have both teams met in an international match.

AGK is still unbeaten at home with five victories and one draw (against THW Kiel), while FC Barcelona

Intersport only lost one away game this season - the first leg of the Last 16 in Montpellier.

While the hosts will miss goalkeeper Steinar Ege (rupture of Achilles, replaced by Mikkel Henriksen),

FC Barcelona can pick from a fully fit team. Five times EHF Champions League winner Siarhei Rutenka

was suspended for the first match, but his club successfully filed an appeal so now he is eligible to

play on Friday.

Barcelona eliminated Montpellier in the Last 16, while Kobenhavn did not have any problems against IK

Sävehof from Sweden.

Watch the match LIVE at ehfTV.com

Reale Ademar Leon (ESP) vs. Füchse Berlin (GER)

Saturday, April 21 2012, 17:30 hrs local time

The third-ranked team from Spanish league takes on the third-ranked team from the German league –

whatever happens, there will be one surprise club making their way to Cologne. Whilst Reale Ademar

Leon is the only quarter finalist to have finished third after the Group Stage, Füchse are the only club

fourth-ranked after the Group Stage. And as the Germans are Champions League debutants, both have

never met before in an international competition.

Despite some injury problems throughout the whole season, the Asobal team coached by Isidoro

Martinez have qualified for the quarter finals for the fourth time in their club’s history. The key to this

success is their strength on home soil, as – despite having hosted top teams – Ademar is still unbeaten

in their "Leon’s den". They took victories against Kobenhavn, Montpellier and Veszprem and only tied

with THW Kiel in their previous matches.

Füchse on the other hand have shown that they are best in away games, by winning at Veszprem and

Hamburg and drawing at Chekhovskie Medvedi. Berlin lost only two away matches – at Madrid and

Kielce.

So everybody expects that the first leg will be the key to success. In the Last 16 Leon beat Veszprem

by coming from behind to record a three-goal victory, which proved enough in a thrilling final match in

Hungary. Berlin won both encounters against their German colleagues from Hamburg in the Last 16.


RK Croatia Osiguranje Zagreb (CRO) vs. THW Kiel (GER)


The duel of the record-breaking German and Croatian champions is the only quarter final where there

is a long history between the two sides, having faced each other eight times in the EHF Champions

League, and the balance is equal with each three victories and two draws. Kiel have never won at

Zagreb before, Zagreb have never won at Kiel - and in case of knockout stage matches, THW was the

aggregate winner in all three cases (semi finals 1998 and 2000, quarter finals 2009).

The duel is overshadowed by the sacking of Zagreb coach Ivica Obrvan, who was replaced by Croatian

national coach Slavko Goluza. After hitting the brakes hard, Zagreb hope for a wake-up call for their

players after missing the SEHA league title.

On the other hand THW Kiel is close to win their 17th national championship. Before their Wednesday’s

match at EHF Cup winner FA Göppingen, Kiel had extended their series to 54:0 points in all 27

matches.

Zagreb ranked second after the Group Stage, while Kiel won their group. The Croats needed to work

extremely hard to eliminate Macedonian champions Metalurg Skopje, whilst THW had an easy walk

against Polish champions Wisla Plock in the Last 16.

Kiel have lost only one match in all competitions this season: the VELUX EHF Champions League game

on home ground against Montpellier, although they also tied at Leon. Zagreb have lost three matches,

at home against FC Barcelona Intersport and at Sävehof and Skopje – but the Croats were the only

team to take the points from the defending champions at Palau Blaugrana.


RK Cimos Koper (SLO) vs. BM Atletico Madrid (ESP)


Quarter final debutant against pure experience: last season’s EHF Challenge Cup winner will meet the

three times EHF Champions League winner. Atletico Madrid (formerly known as BM Ciudad Real) have

reached the quarter finals for the eighth time in their eighth participation in the EHF Champions

League – but have never faced Cimos Koper before.

The Spaniards, currently second in the Asobal league below FC Barcelona Intersport, have led a

charmed life in international matches. Despite hard opponents in the Group Stage they were the

second team to qualify for the Last 16 and lost only one match in the first stage of this competition –

at Veszprem. The Last 16 meant an easy job against Kadetten Schaffhausen.

In contrast RK Cimos Koper reached the unexpected: After the title triple in the last season – EHF

Challenge Cup, Slovenian championship and Slovenian cup – the Adriatic club finished second in their

group below HSV. In the Last 16 Cimos Koper had two thrilling battles with Vive Targi Kielce, in which

the final goal after 120 minutes decided.

From a statistical point of view Atletico are the favourites, but Koper do not have any pressure as

they have already achieved more than they had hoped for. And the audience in their Arena is known to

be very enthusiastic, especially for this match which is surely their most important this season.


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003 ESP Reale Ademar Leon 004 GER Füchse Berlin 0 : 0 21.04.2012 17:30 Leon 29.04.2012 16:00 Berlin 0:0 (0:0) Ref.: Gubica, Milosevic CRO Ref.-Del.: Konecny CZE Del.: Convents BEL 0:0 (0:0)

005 CRO Croatia Osiguranje Zagreb 006 GER THW Kiel 0 : 0 21.04.2012 19:15 Zagreb 29.04.2012 17:30 Kiel 0:0 (0:0) Ref.: Mazeika, Gatelis LTU Ref.-Del.: Migas GRE Del.: Morell SUI 0:0 (0:0)

007 SLO RK Cimos Koper 008 ESP BM Atletico Madrid 0 : 0 21.04.2012 18:00 Koper 28.04.2012 20:15 Madrid 0:0 (0:0) Ref.: Gjeding, Hansen DEN Ref.-Del.: Hogsnes NOR Del.: Ruocco ITA 0:0 (0:0)

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can find out lots more information as well as statistics, player profiles and news.

Here are the top scorers ahead of the VELUX EHF Champions League Quarter-Finals. Zlatko Horvat

from Croatia Osiguranje Zagreb leads the list with 80 strikes, one ahead of Mikkel Hansen from AG

Kobenhavn.

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Team Profile - FC Barcelona Intersport (ESP)

Road to the Quarter-Finals

Nobody expected that the clash of the titans would end with the biggest difference of all Last 16

duels, but after losing at Montpellier, Barcelona overran their opponent by counter attacks in the re-

match on home ground. Before, in the Group Phase, the defending champions were unbeatable in the

first eight Rounds. After qualifying for the Last 16 very early the Catalans surprisingly lost against

Zagreb at home, but secured first place in their group.

Qualification for the VELUX EHF Champions League 2011/12: Spanish Champion

Qualification for the Last 16: Winner of Group A

Qualification for the Quarterfinals: 28:30, 36:20 against Montpellier

Club Information

VELUX EHF Champions League records:

Participations (including 2011/2012 season): 15

Winner (7): 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2005, 2011

Final (2): 2001, 2010

Semi-Final (1): 2008

Quarter-Final (2): 2006, 2007

Last 16 (1): 2004

Main Round (1): 2009

Spanish champion: 1969, 1973, 1980, 1982, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999,

2000, 2003, 2006, 2011

Spanish Cup winner: 1969, 1972, 1973, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1988, 1990, 1993, 1994, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2004,

2007, 2009, 2010

Coach: Xavi Pascual, since February 2008

Key Players: Laszlo Nagy, Siarhei Rutenka

Team Profile - THW Kiel (GER)


For the 13th time in history THW Kiel have reached the Quarter-finals of the EHF Champions League –

and they were the first of all to proceed after two easy-earned victories in the Last 16 against Orlen

Wisla Plock from Poland in only five days.

The 2009/10 winners of the VELUX EHF Champions League needed some time to get started in the

Group Phase, but with six straight victories and a final draw in Kobenhavn they finished first in the

end.

Qualification for the VELUX EHF Champions League 2011/12: German runners-up

Qualification for Last 16: winner of Group D

Qualification for the Quarterfinals: 36:24, 27:24 against Wisla Plock

Club Information



Winner (2): 2006/2007, 2009/2010

Final (3): 1999/2000, 2007/2008, 2008/2009

Semi-Final (2): 1996/1997, 2000/2001

Quarter-Final (5): 1998/1999, 2002/2003, 2004/2005, 2005/2006, 2010/2011

Group Phase (2): 1994/1995, 1995/1996

German champion: 1957, 1962, 1963, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2005, 2006, 2007,

2008, 2009, 2010

German Cup winner: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011

Coach: Alfred Gislason, since 2008

Key Players: Filip Jicha, Thierry Omeyer

Team Profile - BM Atletico Madrid (ESP)


For the eighth time Atletico (formerly BM Ciudad Real) have participated in the EHF Champions

League, and for the eighth time the Spaniards have qualified for the Quarter-finals. The Last 16 was an

easy task against Swiss champions Kadetten Schaffhausen. Winning the one-sided away match at

Schaffhausen clearly meant an early decision, losing the re-match at home was a big sensation, but

without any negative impact for the Spaniards.

After seven victories and two draws against Medvedi, Madrid had qualified already after Round 8 of

the Group Stage for the Last 16 and won their group after the ninth round of matches. The one and

only defeat in the first stage was in Round 10 against Veszprem, which was not a decisive match.

Qualification for the VELUX EHF Champions League 2011/12: Spanish runners-up

Qualification for the Last 16: Winner of Group B

Qualification for the Quarterfinals: 36:27, 26:30 against Schaffhausen

Club Information

VELUX EHF Champions League record (as BM Ciudad Real):


Winner (3): 2005/2006, 2007/2008, 2008/2009

Final (2): 2004/2005, 2010/2011

Semi-Final (1): 2003/2004

Quarter-Final (1): 2006/2007

Spanish champion (as BM Ciudad Real): 2004, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010

Spanish Cup winner (as BM Ciudad Real): 2003, 2008, 2011

Coach: Talant Dujshebaev, since 2005

Key Players: Arpad Sterbik, Kiril Lazarov

Team Profile -Füchse Berlin (GER)


In their first ever season in the VELUX EHF Champions League Füchse remain the big surprise. As the

only team ranked fourth after the Group Stage they proceeded to the Quarter-finals after eliminating

last season’s semi-finalist HSV Hamburg by two close victories in the Last 16. Two last minute goals in

the first leg built a good base, and at Hamburg, Füchse even kept their cool when they were five goals

behind in the second half.

Already in the Group Stage they had to wait until the final second of the final match, but beating

Bjerringbro in their last encounter - a real thriller - brought the decisive points for the Foxes to march

through to the Last 16.

Beating Hamburg twice were not the only high level results: The Germans showed their strength

already in the first stage with an opening draw at Medvedi and a victory at Veszprem, but in the tight

Group B they had a nervous wait until the end to reach their first objective – now their next dream

came true.

Qualification for the VELUX EHF Champions League 2011/12: Third placed in Germany

Qualification for Last 16: Fourth placed in Group B

Qualification for the Quarterfinals: 32:30, 24:23 against HSV Hamburg

Club Information



National champion: - None

National Cup winner: - None

Coach: Dagur Sigurdsson, since 2009

Key Players: Iker Romero, Silvio Heinevetter

Team Profile - Reale Ademar Leon (ESP)


It took ten long years, but now Reale Ademar Leon are back amongst the top eight teams of the

VELUX EHF Champions League – for the fourth time in their club history.

But the Spaniards needed a real thriller to proceed: After beating Veszprem (Hungary) on home

ground luckily and thanks to a final catch-up chase with a three goal margin the first leg of the Last

16, they had to wait until the final second of the re-match. But then Rafael Baena secured qualification

with his goal taking the score to 25:27.

Again their home ground strength was decisive, like before for qualifying for the Last 16 ahead of

Montpellier. In the Group Stage Leon beat Kobenhavn and Montpellier in their lion’s den and took a

draw against Kiel thanks to a last second goal. After Round 8 their qualification for the knock-out

stage was known.

Qualification for the VELUX EHF Champions League 2011/12: Third placed in Spain

Qualification for the Last 16: Third placed in Group D

Qualification for the Quarterfinals: 31:28, 25:27 against MKB Veszprem

Club Information



Quarter-Final (3): 1997/1998, 1999/2000, 2001/2002

Last 16 (3): 2003/2004, 2005/2006, 2009/2010

Main Round (2): 2007/2008, 2008/2009

Qualification (1): 2010/2011

Spanish champion: 2001

Spanish Cup winner: Asobal Cup 1998, 2008, Copa del Rey 2003

Coach: Isidoro Martinez (since 2011)

Key Players: Martin Stranovsky, Venio Losert

Team Profile - AG Kobenhavn (DEN)


Thanks to their internationally experienced top class players AG Kobenhavn made a big impact as

debutants, reaching the Quarter-finals with only two defeats in twelve matches until now.

The Danes were fighting for the victory in the Group Stage from the first round of matches losing only

to Leon and Kiel away. Due to a thrilling draw against Kiel in the final Group Match they finished

second.

For the Last 16 their wish came true to have an all-Scandinavian duel with the Swedish champions

Sävehof. This encounter was already decided after the away game in Sweden and a clear 34:24

victory, the re-match was nothing more than a duty to win. But the targets in Kobenhavn are high with

qualification through to Cologne the aim.

Qualification for the VELUX EHF Champions League 2011/12: Danish Champion

Qualification for the Last 16: second placed in Group D

Qualification for the Quarterfinals: 34:25, 26:24 against Sävehof IK

Club Information



Danish champion: 2011

Danish Cup winner: 2011

Coach: Magnus Andersson, since 2011

Key Players: Mikkel Hansen, Gudjon Valur Sigurdsson

Team Profile - Croatia Osiguranje Zagreb (CRO)


The Croats had to struggle hard to reach the Quarter-finals of the EHF Champions League for the tenth

time. 110 of 120 minutes of the Last 16 games against Skopje were equal, and it was only in the final

stage of the re-match the bigger international experience decided the encounter. In the Group Stage

RK Zagreb had no problems finishing behind Barcelona with 16 points, which included a surprising

victory at the home of the defending champions.

Qualification for the VELUX EHF Champions League 2011/12: Croatian Champion

Qualification for Last 16: second placed in Group A

Qualification for Quarterfinals: 18:19, 26:21 against Metalurg

Club Information



Final (4): 1994/1995, 1996/1997, 1997/1998, 1998/1999

Semi-Final (1): 1999/2000

Quarter-Final (4): 2000/2001, 2002/2003, 2003/2004, 2008/2009

Last 16 (3): 2005/2006, 2009/2010, 2010/2011

Main Round (1): 2007/2008

Group Phase (3): 1993/1994, 2004/2005, 2006/2007

Croatian champion: 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003,

2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

Croatian Cup winner: 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2003, 2004, 2005,

2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010

Coach: Slavko Goluza, since 16 April 2012

Key Players: Marko Kopljar, Ivano Balic

Team Profile - RK Cimos Koper (SLO)


A final goal from their top scorer Matjaz Brumen in the second leg of the Last 16 made the dream of

RK Cimos Koper come true. Thanks to this, the Slovenian champions qualified for the first time ever in

the club’s history for the quarter-finals of the VELUX EHF Champions League in the closest of all

encounters against Vive Targi Kielce from Poland with a one goal difference.

In Kielce, the Adriatic team was equal, but at home they were close to failure, but ultimately secured

the two-goal victory they needed to proceed.

Before, the current EHF Challenge Cup holders qualified early for the Last 16 ranked second in their

group below HSV Hamburg. Koper showed strength at home, winning all their matches against lower

placed teams before entering the Last 16, and even taking a draw at Hamburg, but after drawing at

home against HC Metalurg they needed help from Hamburg in the final round – and the Germans won

at Skopje.

Qualification for the VELUX EHF Champions League 2011/12: Slovenian Champion

Qualification for Last 16: second placed in Group C

Qualification for the Quarterfinals: 26:27, 25:23 against Kielce

Club Information



Group Phase (1): 2008/2009

Slovenian champion: 2011

Slovenian Cup winner: 2008, 2009, 2011

Coach: Fredi Radojkovic, since November 2009

Key Players: Milorad Krivokapic, Matjaz Brumen

Jernemyr: Playing, not talking

FC Barcelona Intersport's Swedish defence specialist expects two open matches against Kobenhavn.

Two metres tall, and more than 100kgs of pure power – ideal requirements for a defence colossus:

Magnus Jernemyr is the rock of the FC Barcelona Intersport wall.

The 35-year-old Swedish international is one of the best defensive players in the world. Since 2008

Jernemyr has worn the shirt of the VELUX EHF Champions League record title winner – and he lifted

the trophy in 2011 in Cologne after losing in the VELUX EHF FINAL4 one year before.

The "Scandinavian hulk" expects tough clashes in the current quarter-finals of the VELUX EHF

Champions League, when the defending champions will face AG Kobenhavn.

But Jernemyr, who had started his career at Redsbergslids in Gothenborg before changing to Danish

side GOG, is confident of reaching the finals in Cologne again.

ehfCL.com: On the Easter weekend you qualified for the Olympics with the Swedish national team,

then you played domestic matches for FC Barcelona Intersport, now the VELUX EHF Champions League

quarter-finals are ahead. Is it hard to switch from team to team and competition to competition?

Magnus Jernemyr: No, it is not so difficult, only switching from club to national team is sometimes a

problem. But I gained self confidence by qualifying for the Olympics, after Sweden played a weak EHF

EURO in Serbia. I hope for a boost of confidence for the rest of the season by qualifying for the

Olympics.

ehfCL.com: What was your first reaction after the draw, when you knew that FC Barcelona Intersport

will have to face AGK in the quarter-finals?

Magnus Jernemyr: We do not care about the opponents, as we are used to big names. Two years ago

we had to compete with MKB Veszprem in the quarter finals, last season it was THW Kiel. If you want

to win a trophy, you have to beat all opponents. And if you beat tough opponents in the quarter-finals,

you will not meet them again in semis or the finals. We have a good team, we are confident, so we say

OK to this draw.

ehfCL.com: Is playing the home match in a football stadium a big advantage for AG Kobenhavn?

Magnus Jernemyr: I know that they expect a large number of spectators, but again I mention the past:

In 2011 we have beaten Kiel in Kiel, attended by 10,250 frenetic spectators, so I believe there is no big

difference to be expected on Friday. We do not care about the number of spectators, as it is still a

handball match with two teams, seven players each and two goals.

ehfCL.com: Are defending champions FC Barcelona Intersport the favourites in those quarter-finals?

Magnus Jernemyr: AG Kobenhavn have shown some great performances in a tough group, so I expect

two open matches. It is to our advantage that we have played many more crucial matches like those

and have more international experience as a team.

Looking at the players, AGK have a big number of international experienced players too, like Kasper

Hvidt or Joachim Boldsen, two former Barca players. But in my opinion FC Barcelona Intersport as

defending champions are favourites more than AGK.

ehfCL.com: Is it something special for you to face Swedish players in international matches, like you

will face Niklas Egberg for example in the games against AGK?

Magnus Jernemyr: No, since I had a big number of matches against Swedish players, there is nothing

special.

ehfCL.com: What does AG Kobenhavn mean for Scandinavian handball?

Magnus Jernemyr: They have a top selection of Scandinavian handball players and so they are already

number one in Scandinavia.

ehfCL.com: AGK players and officials are very confident of eliminating Barcelona in the quarter-finals,

saying "Unfortunately the defending champions will not reach Cologne again". What is your opinion?

Magnus Jernemyr: Those are typical Danish reactions. They talk a lot we do not talk so much, but we

do our talking on the court.

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Morros de Argila ViranMorros de Argila ViranMorros de Argila ViranMorros de Argila ViranPosition: Left BackPlace of birth: BarcelonaDate of birth: 15.12.1983Height: 197 cmWeight: 92 kg 19191919

HUN

Nagy LaszloNagy LaszloNagy LaszloNagy LaszloPosition: Right BackPlace of birth: SzegedDate of birth: 03.03.1981Height: 207 cmWeight: 113 kg

EUROPEAN CUP - PLAYERS LISTEUROPEAN CUP - PLAYERS LISTEUROPEAN CUP - PLAYERS LISTEUROPEAN CUP - PLAYERS LISTMen's European Cup - VELUX EHF Champions League 2011/12Men's European Cup - VELUX EHF Champions League 2011/12Men's European Cup - VELUX EHF Champions League 2011/12Men's European Cup - VELUX EHF Champions League 2011/12

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DEN

Nöddesbo Jesper BrianNöddesbo Jesper BrianNöddesbo Jesper BrianNöddesbo Jesper BrianPosition: Line PlayerPlace of birth: HerningDate of birth: 23.10.1980Height: 199 cmWeight: 101 kg 29292929

ITA

Oneto Zuniga Marco AntonioOneto Zuniga Marco AntonioOneto Zuniga Marco AntonioOneto Zuniga Marco AntonioPosition: Line PlayerPlace of birth: Vina de MarDate of birth: 03.06.1982Height: 201 cmWeight: 112 kg

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ESP

Rocas Comas AlbertRocas Comas AlbertRocas Comas AlbertRocas Comas AlbertPosition: Right WingPlace of birth: PalafrugellDate of birth: 16.06.1982Height: 189 cmWeight: 80 kg 22222222

BLR

Rutenka SiarheiRutenka SiarheiRutenka SiarheiRutenka SiarheiPosition: Left BackPlace of birth: PrivolnijDate of birth: 29.08.1981Height: 199 cmWeight: 109 kg

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BIH

Saric DanijelSaric DanijelSaric DanijelSaric DanijelPosition: Goal KeeperPlace of birth: DobojDate of birth: 27.06.1977Height: 194 cmWeight: 93 kg 11111111

ESP

Sarmiento Melian DanielSarmiento Melian DanielSarmiento Melian DanielSarmiento Melian DanielPosition: Middle BackPlace of birth: Las PalmasDate of birth: 25.08.1983Height: 188 cmWeight: 85 kg

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SWE

Sjöstrand JohanSjöstrand JohanSjöstrand JohanSjöstrand JohanPosition: Goal KeeperPlace of birth: SkövdeDate of birth: 26.02.1987Height: 195 cmWeight: 95 kg 10101010

FRA

Sorhaindo CedricSorhaindo CedricSorhaindo CedricSorhaindo CedricPosition: Line PlayerPlace of birth: La TriniteDate of birth: 07.06.1984Height: 192 cmWeight: 100 kg

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ESP

Tomas Gonzalez VictorTomas Gonzalez VictorTomas Gonzalez VictorTomas Gonzalez VictorPosition: Right WingPlace of birth: BarcelonaDate of birth: 15.02.1985Height: 178 cmWeight: 89 kg 15151515

ESP

Ugalde Garcia CristianUgalde Garcia CristianUgalde Garcia CristianUgalde Garcia CristianPosition: Left WingPlace of birth: Sant Joan DespiDate of birth: 19.10.1987Height: 185 cmWeight: 80 kg


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GER THW KielGER THW KielGER THW KielGER THW Kiel

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SWE

Ahlm MarcusAhlm MarcusAhlm MarcusAhlm MarcusPosition: Line PlayerPlace of birth: AsumDate of birth: 07.07.1978Height: 200 cmWeight: 106 kg 5555

SWE

Andersson KimAndersson KimAndersson KimAndersson KimPosition: Right BackPlace of birth: KävlingeDate of birth: 21.08.1982Height: 200 cmWeight: 104 kg

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SRB

Dragicevic MilutinDragicevic MilutinDragicevic MilutinDragicevic MilutinPosition: Line PlayerPlace of birth: SabacDate of birth: 21.04.1983Height: 187 cmWeight: 82 kg 31313131

SRB

Ilic MomirIlic MomirIlic MomirIlic MomirPosition: Left BackPlace of birth: AndrelovacDate of birth: 22.12.1981Height: 200 cmWeight: 104 kg

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CZE

Jicha FilipJicha FilipJicha FilipJicha FilipPosition: BackPlace of birth: PilsenDate of birth: 19.04.1982Height: 201 cmWeight: 105 kg 33333333

GER

Klein DominikKlein DominikKlein DominikKlein DominikPosition: Left WingPlace of birth: MiltenbergDate of birth: 16.12.1983Height: 190 cmWeight: 85 kg

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GER

Krieter MoritzKrieter MoritzKrieter MoritzKrieter MoritzPosition: Goal KeeperPlace of birth: KielDate of birth: 05.02.1994Height: 193 cmWeight: 89 kg 17171717

CZE

Kubes DanielKubes DanielKubes DanielKubes DanielPosition: Line PlayerPlace of birth: PragDate of birth: 07.02.1978Height: 200 cmWeight: 111 kg

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SWE

Lundström HenrikLundström HenrikLundström HenrikLundström HenrikPosition: Left WingPlace of birth: StensjönDate of birth: 13.11.1979Height: 185 cmWeight: 82 kg 8888

GER

Müller TjarkMüller TjarkMüller TjarkMüller TjarkPosition: BackPlace of birth: KielDate of birth: 02.06.1993Height: 188 cmWeight: 88 kg

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Narcisse DanielNarcisse DanielNarcisse DanielNarcisse DanielPosition: BackPlace of birth: La RennoinDate of birth: 16.12.1979Height: 189 cmWeight: 92 kg 1111

FRA

Omeyer ThierryOmeyer ThierryOmeyer ThierryOmeyer ThierryPosition: Goal KeeperPlace of birth: MulhouseDate of birth: 02.11.1976Height: 191 cmWeight: 92 kg


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SWE

Palicka AndreasPalicka AndreasPalicka AndreasPalicka AndreasPosition: Goal KeeperPlace of birth: LundDate of birth: 10.07.1986Height: 189 cmWeight: 88 kg 24242424

ISL

Palmarsson AronPalmarsson AronPalmarsson AronPalmarsson AronPosition: Middle BackPlace of birth: ReykjavikDate of birth: 19.07.1990Height: 193 cmWeight: 100 kg

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GER

Reichmann TobiasReichmann TobiasReichmann TobiasReichmann TobiasPosition: Right WingPlace of birth: BerlinDate of birth: 27.05.1988Height: 188 cmWeight: 85 kg 11111111

GER

Sprenger ChristianSprenger ChristianSprenger ChristianSprenger ChristianPosition: Right WingPlace of birth: LudwigsfeldeDate of birth: 06.04.1983Height: 190 cmWeight: 90 kg

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GER

Zeitz ChristianZeitz ChristianZeitz ChristianZeitz ChristianPosition: Right BackPlace of birth: HeidelbergDate of birth: 18.11.1980Height: 186 cmWeight: 95 kg


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Hats off for Koper!

Madrid coach Talant Dushebajew talks to ehfCL.com

Once he won the EHF Champions League as a player, three times he was victorious as a coach – and

now he is one step away from heading to Cologne again: Talant Dushebajew is continuing his

successful coaching career with Atletico Madrid like he did with Ciudad Real before the re-naming.

Before the VELUX EHF Champions League quarter final against Slovenian outfit RK Cimos Koper, he

talks about the chances and his plans to prolong his contract in Madrid despite an offer from HSV

Hamburg.

ehfCL.com: Apart from THW Kiel and FC Barcelona Intersport, Atletico is currently the third most

successful team of this VELUX EHF Champions League season. Did you expect this?

Talant Dushebajew: It is nice to have those results, but it is the past so I do not care about them. I am

only looking ahead to see what will come. We have lot of work ahead to reach Cologne again.

ehfCL.com: But up to now your team played superbly...

Talant Dushebajew: I am really satisfied with our performances in the Group Stage. When we played

tough opponents we had no fear, although we did respect them. In the end we deserved to win the

group. Losing the re-match in the Last 16 against Schaffhausen was troublesome, but given the nine

goal difference from the first leg and the fact that some players were injured we could live with the

defeat. Besides, Schaffhausen had a brilliant day!

ehfCL.com: Schaffhausen is the past, Koper is ahead – and Atletico Madrid cannot complain about the

draw. Are the Slovenians your most desired opponent?

Talant Dushebajew: It really could have been worse, as we are lucky not to face Zagreb or Kobenhavn.

But you have to give 100 per cent against Koper, too, this will not be a walk in the park. We have a lot

of respect for Cimos, especially after their Last 16 performances against Vive Targi Kielce. Koper is a

surprisingly strong team with a lot of young talented players. Fair play to them - I did not expect them

to be in the quarter finals.

ehfCL.com: Despite the respect: Do you expect your team as the favourite?

Talant Dushebajew: We have the little advantage that we have the second leg match on home ground,

but the quarter finals take 120 minutes. Koper is strong in away matches, too, as shown in Kielce and

Hamburg. So we have to be aware, as we want to return to Cologne.

ehfCL.com: Will the VELUX EHF FINAL4 be a Spanish-German encounter or will other clubs be able to

reach the final destination of the VELUX EHF Champions League?

Talant Dushebajew: Defending champions FC Barcelona Intersport have a tough clash ahead with the

incredibly strong team from Kobenhavn, but in my opinion they are a narrow favourite as they have

the second leg at home, same as THW Kiel against Zagreb, an opponent which they should be aware of.

The fourth quarter final of Füchse Berlin with Reale Ademar Leon is very close - both have a 50:50

chance. So a Spanish-German VELUX EHF FINAL4 seems to be likely, but teams like Kobenhavn or

Zagreb have the chance to surprise.

ehfCL.com: If you eliminate Koper your team will have reached Cologne for the third straight time. In

2010 you missed the final, in 2011 you reached the final, but lost – so this year you should win the

title…

Talant Dushebajew: It sounds quite good, but I currently do not care about the VELUX EHF FINAL4. We

have league matches and the VELUX EHF Champions League quarter finals ahead, so just wait and see

what happens before calculating or predicting.

ehfCL.com: Is there any team you consider as the big favourite for the VELUX EHF FINAL4 title this

year?

Talant Dushebajew: It is not that one big favourite, but I have three teams on my list: FC Barcelona

Intersport is the first candidate then THW Kiel and Atletico Madrid equally.

ehfCL.com: Your young Danish newcomer Nicolaj Markussen has made a huge step up this season. Did

you expect him to have come so far already?

Talant Dushebajew: I am satisfied, but there is still a lot of room for more improvement, as he has only

reached 60-65 per cent of his performance potential. He will develop even more – it was good for his

integration that he arrived when the atmosphere in the club was so good.

ESP BM Atletico MadridESP BM Atletico MadridESP BM Atletico MadridESP BM Atletico Madrid

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FRA

Abalo LucAbalo LucAbalo LucAbalo LucPosition: Right WingPlace of birth: IvryDate of birth: 06.09.1984Height: 182 cmWeight: 80 kg 13131313

ESP

Aguinagalde Akuizu JulenAguinagalde Akuizu JulenAguinagalde Akuizu JulenAguinagalde Akuizu JulenPosition: Line PlayerPlace of birth: IrunDate of birth: 08.12.1982Height: 195 cmWeight: 116 kg

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ESP

Canellas Reixach JoanCanellas Reixach JoanCanellas Reixach JoanCanellas Reixach JoanPosition: Middle BackPlace of birth: St. Maria de PalauDate of birth: 30.09.1986Height: 198 cmWeight: 100 kg 14141414

ESP

Davis Camara DavidDavis Camara DavidDavis Camara DavidDavis Camara DavidPosition: Left WingPlace of birth: St. Maria de PalauDate of birth: 25.10.1976Height: 185 cmWeight: 85 kg

ESP

Diez Garcia AntonioDiez Garcia AntonioDiez Garcia AntonioDiez Garcia AntonioPosition: Goal KeeperPlace of birth: MadridDate of birth: 31.07.1994Height: 192 cmWeight: 100 kg 33333333

FRA

Dinart DidierDinart DidierDinart DidierDinart DidierPosition: Line PlayerPlace of birth: Pointre a PitreDate of birth: 18.01.1977Height: 197 cmWeight: 108 kg

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ESP

Entrerrios Rodriguez AlbertoEntrerrios Rodriguez AlbertoEntrerrios Rodriguez AlbertoEntrerrios Rodriguez AlbertoPosition: Left BackPlace of birth: GijonDate of birth: 07.11.1976Height: 192 cmWeight: 102 kg 4444

ESP

Fernandez Roura EduardFernandez Roura EduardFernandez Roura EduardFernandez Roura EduardPosition: Line PlayerPlace of birth: BarcelonaDate of birth: 26.06.1979Height: 190 cmWeight: 119 kg

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ESP

Guardiola Villaplana IsaiasGuardiola Villaplana IsaiasGuardiola Villaplana IsaiasGuardiola Villaplana IsaiasPosition: Right BackPlace of birth: PetrerDate of birth: 01.10.1984Height: 200 cmWeight: 103 kg 1111

ESP

HOMBRADOS IBANEZ J.HOMBRADOS IBANEZ J.HOMBRADOS IBANEZ J.HOMBRADOS IBANEZ J.Position: Goal KeeperPlace of birth: MadridDate of birth: 07.04.1972Height: 195 cmWeight: 97 kg

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POL

Jurkiewicz MariuszJurkiewicz MariuszJurkiewicz MariuszJurkiewicz MariuszPosition: Right BackPlace of birth: LubinDate of birth: 03.02.1982Height: 199 cmWeight: 103 kg 5555

SWE

Källman JonasKällman JonasKällman JonasKällman JonasPosition: Left WingPlace of birth: VäxjöDate of birth: 17.07.1981Height: 200 cmWeight: 100 kg


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MKD

Lazarov KirilLazarov KirilLazarov KirilLazarov KirilPosition: Right BackPlace of birth: VelesDate of birth: 10.05.1980Height: 195 cmWeight: 99 kg 11111111

DEN

Markussen NikolajMarkussen NikolajMarkussen NikolajMarkussen NikolajPosition: Left BackPlace of birth: HelsingeDate of birth: 01.08.1988Height: 211 cmWeight: 95 kg

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ESP

Parrondo Garcia RobertoParrondo Garcia RobertoParrondo Garcia RobertoParrondo Garcia RobertoPosition: Right WingPlace of birth: MadridDate of birth: 12.01.1980Height: 187 cmWeight: 86 kg 20202020

ESP

RODRIGUEZ VAQUERO J.RODRIGUEZ VAQUERO J.RODRIGUEZ VAQUERO J.RODRIGUEZ VAQUERO J.Position: Middle BackPlace of birth: PalenciaDate of birth: 05.01.1980Height: 187 cmWeight: 91 kg

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ESP

Sterbik ArpadSterbik ArpadSterbik ArpadSterbik ArpadPosition: Goal KeeperPlace of birth: SentaDate of birth: 20.11.1979Height: 200 cmWeight: 119 kg


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Heinevetter: Well-balanced and full of strength

German goalkeeper expects an electric atmosphere in the first quarter final between Füchse Berlin

and Ademar Leon.

He has plenty of experience in lifting trophies, having won the EHF Cup with his former club SC

Magdeburg, but now goalkeeper Silvio Heinevetter hopes to reach the final of the VELUX EHF

Champions League.

But before the VELUX EHF FINAL4, Heinevetter and Füchse Berlin have to deal with Spanish side Real

Ademar Leon. Before the first leg in the "Leon’s den" the German international talked to ehfCL.com

about their chances, the audience and the current form of his team.

ehfCL.com: Is this season proving to be the most exciting of your career?

Silvio Heinevetter: Every season is exciting, thrilling and important. But currently you have to forget

what has gone before and look ahead, as we have vitally important domestic and international games

ahead of us. But of course it is exciting, especially when you fight for your club, for your spectators

and your city to reach the next step in the VELUX EHF Champions League.

ehfCL.com: Did you expect to get the chance to reach the VELUX EHF FINAL4 in Füchse's first ever

season in this major competition?

Silvio Heinevetter: After the draw for the Group Stage we had to recognise that it would be very tough

to reach the Last 16 facing opponents like Atletico Madrid, MKB Veszprem, Vive Targi Kielce or

Chekhovskie Medvedi.

So to proceed to the knockout stage was a great success, yet topped by eliminating HSV Hamburg in

the Last 16. But the VELUX EHF FINAL4 is still a long way off, as those quarter finals with Reale

Ademar Leon will be extremely tough. Both teams are very similar, and Leon is known to be a top

contender on home ground. In my opinion the form on the day will prove decisive in both legs.

Considering the first leg is at Leon we would appreciate a draw like a victory.

ehfCL.com: What makes Füchse Berlin so strong this season?

Silvio Heinevetter: The quality we show has not just happened this season; it has been coming for a

while. Our team is well-balanced and one of our strengths is to have players coming from the bench,

sometimes only for five to ten minutes, fitting exactly into the way we play, improving the team. We

do not have a huge squad, but everything is balanced. And our defence is another key to our success.

ehfCL.com: A third-ranked Spanish team face a third-ranked German team – which league is stronger

in your opinion?

Silvio Heinevetter: German Bundesliga is far better, despite the top teams from the Asobal League

having big names like Barcelona, Madrid, Leon or Valladolid. The strength and depth of the Bundesliga

is much stronger, in Spain one of the top four teams would never lose against a relegation battler as

happened in Germany not only once.

.ehfCL.com: Is it hard for you and your team mates to switch from the Bundesliga to VELUX EHF

Champions League?

Silvio Heinevetter: We just lost at Flensburg, and another domestic match is waiting before the clash

in Leon. We can take motivation from those big games, but we should not have another lapse as this

could cause a real black shadow on the whole season.

ehfCL.com: How much respect do you have for the "Leon’s den"?

Silvio Heinevetter: This arena is exceptional, the spectators are very vociferous and we expect an

electric atmosphere – so we have respect, but will try to focus on our performance, not on the

audience.

ehfCL.com: Your team won the away games at Veszprem and Hamburg – does this prove that Berlin is

strong enough to take the points at away games?

Silvio Heinevetter: I hope that we can cope with all opponents even in away matches, but some

matches like our Bundesliga defeat against THW Kiel or the VELUX EHF Champions League defeat at

Kielce have proven that we still have to improve.

We have reached a certain level, but to be successful against top teams all players have to give top

performances, so our chances at Leon are 50:50.

ehfCL.com: How important is the support of your fans in the re-match?

Silvio Heinevetter: We hope for a sell-out, tickets are selling like never before for one of our matches.

Nobody wants to miss out on the quarter final of the VELUX EHF Champions League – and thanks to

our victories against Hamburg we have the advantage of a re-match on home soil. To have an

enthusiastic audience is essential in such crucial games.

ehfCL.com: What does it mean to have Spanish player Iker Romero in your squad for giving advice

about Leon?

Silvio Heinevetter: Iker played in Leon, so his knowledge of the Spanish league and Ademar is huge.

But we all know the players and the team from international encounters, nothing is secret. But in any

case Iker is an important player for us on the field, especially in decisive games; we hope that he can

give the main points.

ehfCL.om: Do you expect a Spanish-German quartet at the VELUX EHF FINAL4 in Cologne?

Silvio Heinevetter: We have no influence on the draw, and our primary thought was about our own

fate.

In my opinion Atletico Madrid and THW Kiel are clear favourites in their quarter finals. AG Kobenhavn

have a chance against FC Barcelona Intersport.

GER Füchse BerlinGER Füchse BerlinGER Füchse BerlinGER Füchse Berlin

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NED

Bult MarkBult MarkBult MarkBult MarkPosition: Right BackPlace of birth: EmmenDate of birth: 07.09.1982Height: 200 cmWeight: 96 kg 66666666

GER

Christophersen Sven-SörenChristophersen Sven-SörenChristophersen Sven-SörenChristophersen Sven-SörenPosition: Left BackPlace of birth: LübeckDate of birth: 09.05.1985Height: 198 cmWeight: 95 kg

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GER

Heinevetter SilvioHeinevetter SilvioHeinevetter SilvioHeinevetter SilvioPosition: Goal KeeperPlace of birth: Bad LangensalzaDate of birth: 21.10.1984Height: 194 cmWeight: 92 kg

GER

Hövels KenjiHövels KenjiHövels KenjiHövels KenjiPosition: Middle BackPlace of birth: BerlinDate of birth: 09.07.1993Height: 179 cmWeight: 84 kg

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POL

Jaszka BartlomiejJaszka BartlomiejJaszka BartlomiejJaszka BartlomiejPosition: Middle BackPlace of birth: OstrowDate of birth: 16.06.1983Height: 185 cmWeight: 85 kg

GER

Kroll MaximilianKroll MaximilianKroll MaximilianKroll MaximilianPosition: Goal KeeperPlace of birth: BerlinDate of birth: 20.01.1993Height: 190 cmWeight: 96 kg

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DEN

Laen TorstenLaen TorstenLaen TorstenLaen TorstenPosition: Line PlayerPlace of birth: OdenseDate of birth: 26.11.1979Height: 198 cmWeight: 96 kg 2222

GER

Löffler ColjaLöffler ColjaLöffler ColjaLöffler ColjaPosition: Left WingPlace of birth: LübeckDate of birth: 08.05.1989Height: 187 cmWeight: 86 kg

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GER

Michelsen MortenMichelsen MortenMichelsen MortenMichelsen MortenPosition: Goal KeeperPlace of birth: KielDate of birth: 17.07.1991Height: 193 cmWeight: 102 kg 27272727

CRO

Nincevic IvanNincevic IvanNincevic IvanNincevic IvanPosition: Left WingPlace of birth: ZadarDate of birth: 27.10.1981Height: 185 cmWeight: 82 kg

GER

Pechstein MarcPechstein MarcPechstein MarcPechstein MarcPosition: Left BackPlace of birth: LeisnigDate of birth: 22.01.1992Height: 197 cmWeight: 96 kg 30303030

ISL

Petersson AlexanderPetersson AlexanderPetersson AlexanderPetersson AlexanderPosition: Right BackPlace of birth: RigaDate of birth: 02.07.1980Height: 186 cmWeight: 87 kg


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GER Füchse BerlinGER Füchse BerlinGER Füchse BerlinGER Füchse Berlin

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RUS

Pevnov EvgeniPevnov EvgeniPevnov EvgeniPevnov EvgeniPosition: Line PlayerPlace of birth: TaschkentDate of birth: 13.02.1989Height: 200 cmWeight: 106 kg 11111111

GER

Richwien MarkusRichwien MarkusRichwien MarkusRichwien MarkusPosition: Right WingPlace of birth: MagdeburgDate of birth: 05.07.1985Height: 186 cmWeight: 84 kg

GER

Rinderle MaximilianRinderle MaximilianRinderle MaximilianRinderle MaximilianPosition: Middle BackPlace of birth: LörrachDate of birth: 16.01.1987Height: 185 cmWeight: 85 kg 18181818

ESP

Romero Fernandez IkerRomero Fernandez IkerRomero Fernandez IkerRomero Fernandez IkerPosition: Middle BackPlace of birth: VitoriaDate of birth: 15.06.1980Height: 196 cmWeight: 100 kg

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GER

Sellin JohannesSellin JohannesSellin JohannesSellin JohannesPosition: Right WingPlace of birth: WolgastDate of birth: 31.12.1990Height: 195 cmWeight: 81 kg 9999

CRO

Spoljaric Denis MilanSpoljaric Denis MilanSpoljaric Denis MilanSpoljaric Denis MilanPosition: Middle BackPlace of birth: ZagrebDate of birth: 20.08.1979Height: 196 cmWeight: 96 kg

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SWE

Stenbäcken JonathanStenbäcken JonathanStenbäcken JonathanStenbäcken JonathanPosition: Left BackPlace of birth: VargardaDate of birth: 07.01.1988Height: 195 cmWeight: 103 kg 71717171

CZE

Stochl PetrStochl PetrStochl PetrStochl PetrPosition: Goal KeeperPlace of birth: PilsenDate of birth: 24.04.1976Height: 195 cmWeight: 93 kg

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GER

Tauabo RamonTauabo RamonTauabo RamonTauabo RamonPosition: Right WingPlace of birth: BerlinDate of birth: 08.10.1992Height: 183 cmWeight: 83 kg

GER

Thümmler JonasThümmler JonasThümmler JonasThümmler JonasPosition: Line PlayerPlace of birth: BerlinDate of birth: 21.08.1993Height: 192 cmWeight: 87 kg

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GER

Voss AlexanderVoss AlexanderVoss AlexanderVoss AlexanderPosition: Left WingPlace of birth: RüdersdorfDate of birth: 13.09.1988Height: 184 cmWeight: 77 kg 29292929

GER

Wiede FabianWiede FabianWiede FabianWiede FabianPosition: Right BackPlace of birth: BelzigDate of birth: 08.02.1994Height: 192 cmWeight: 89 kg


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Stranovsky dreaming of a five goal victory

Leon’s Slovakian winger hopes for big games against Berlin and counts on the spectators in the

“Leon’s den”.

It is the highlight for him and his club: Reale Ademar Leon have the chance to reach the VELUX EHF

FINAL4 for the first time ever. And Slovak wing player Martin Stranovsky is confident that his team

can achieve that goal in the “50:50” quarter-final matches against Füchse Berlin.

ehfCL.com: Berlin is calling – are you happy that you do not have to compete with another Spanish

team like Barcelona or Madrid?

Martin Stranovsky: We are all very happy with the quarter-final draw. Until now we have only ever

had bad luck in European Cup draws, but this time we were lucky and I think Füchse cannot complain

either. From our point of view we were drawn against the weakest of the strongest teams.

We intend to use this at least in the home match and go for the win, but it will still be a very difficult

task. Berlin is fighting for second place in the Bundesliga, that speaks for itself. Even at the recent

tournament in Norway our new national coach Peter Dávid from Grosswallstadt warned me about the

strengths of Foxes.

ehfCL.com: How do you rate the Füchse compared with Ademar?

Martin Stranovsky: Once again, we know they are very strong, but we believe in ourselves as well. I

rate it as a 50:50 chance for both teams. This season we have proven that we can play against any

opponent in the world and we will fight for our chance.

You never know, maybe the same scenario as against Veszprem will repeat again. In my eyes to take

part at the VELUX EHF FINAL4 tournament means much more than to win the Spanish title.

ehfCL.com: Comparing the two leading leagues in Europe – is Asobal stronger than the Bundesliga?

Martin Stranovsky: These competitions are not on the same or similar level. Not anymore. The

German Bundesliga definitely has more quality than Asobal. And I fear our Asobal has just fallen to the

third place in the rankings behind the French League which has been growing in recent years, and

their clubs have more money than in Spain.

We can see what is happening in Asobal, former European champions from Pamplona are struggling

and even our club has been cash-strapped from the last season. The players are not paid properly on a

regular basis and the club owes us money.

ehfCL.com: Both teams eliminated big names – Hamburg and Veszprem – in the Last 16, did you expect

those results?

Martin Stranovsky: Both results were surprising, but I wouldn’t call them sensations. In our case we

were really happy with the victory in the first match and it provided us with some more confidence

before the second leg in Hungary.

We knew we needed to cover their back players who had scored roughly 10 goals from long range in

Leon. We succeeded, and that showed in the final score as well."

ehfCL.com: Leon can reach the semi-final of the VELUX EHF Champions League for the first time in the

club’s history. Is this a special motivation?

Martin Stranovsky: No doubt, this is a special motivation for any player. All our players work together,

and are totally determined, even with the club’s financial problems.

ehfCL.com: Is the special strength of Ademar being so successful at home, as you are still unbeaten in

your “Leon’s den” in this VELUX EHF Champions League season?

Martin Stranovsky: We have to give credit to our spectators for our successful string of home

matches. But we have not played much worse away in the VELUX EHF Champions League, obviously,

not counting the match in Kiel.

I think it is in our heads and it is much easier to motivate for the European competition with full

stands than for the league match with one thousand spectators only sitting and watching, as is often

seen in Spain.

ehfCL.com: What is your dream result for the first leg?

Martin Stranovsky: I would love to say a five-goal win. I know the goal difference is very important,

but personally, I would be happy with any win.

ehfCL.com: In your opinion, how many Spanish teams will make it to Cologne?

Martin Stranovsky: There is no question about Atletico, they will make their way to the VELUX EHF

FINAL4 for sure.

I am pretty convinced Barcelona will manage to eliminate Kobenhavn. And it would be very interesting

to see three Spanish teams in Cologne, wouldn’t it?

ehfCL.com: Do you feel something special with just a few weeks to go before your dream transfer to

Barca will be realised?

Martin Stranovsky: I am not nervous because of that, but I keep realizing my time in Leon is running

out and it will not be easy since I have spent seven beautiful years here and it has been like a home

for me. But in a month and a half I am moving.

I am going to have a busy summer, I have to find a flat in Barcelona, but my friends told me it should

not be a problem because of the property crisis in Spain.

TEXT: Björn Pazen/Vladislav Brindžák

ESP Reale Ademar LeonESP Reale Ademar LeonESP Reale Ademar LeonESP Reale Ademar Leon

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ESP

Alamo Yeste VicenteAlamo Yeste VicenteAlamo Yeste VicenteAlamo Yeste VicentePosition: Goal KeeperPlace of birth: Mont I ReixachDate of birth: 10.02.1976Height: 186 cmWeight: 91 kg 4444

ESP

Andreu Candau JuanAndreu Candau JuanAndreu Candau JuanAndreu Candau JuanPosition: Line PlayerPlace of birth: SevillaDate of birth: 20.01.1985Height: 197 cmWeight: 113 kg

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ESP

Baena Gonzalez RafaelBaena Gonzalez RafaelBaena Gonzalez RafaelBaena Gonzalez RafaelPosition: Line PlayerPlace of birth: EstepaDate of birth: 07.11.1982Height: 191 cmWeight: 128 kg 18181818

BRA

Borges Dutra FelipeBorges Dutra FelipeBorges Dutra FelipeBorges Dutra FelipePosition: Left WingPlace of birth: Sao BernardoDate of birth: 04.05.1985Height: 186 cmWeight: 88 kg

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ESP

CABANAS CARCIA PERTUSA A.CABANAS CARCIA PERTUSA A.CABANAS CARCIA PERTUSA A.CABANAS CARCIA PERTUSA A.Position: Right WingPlace of birth: SantanderDate of birth: 22.04.1990Height: 181 cmWeight: 71 kg 7777

ESP

Carou Marcel GonzaloCarou Marcel GonzaloCarou Marcel GonzaloCarou Marcel GonzaloPosition: Line PlayerPlace of birth: Buenos AiresDate of birth: 15.08.1979Height: 194 cmWeight: 98 kg

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ESP

Carrillo Gutierrez Jose MarioCarrillo Gutierrez Jose MarioCarrillo Gutierrez Jose MarioCarrillo Gutierrez Jose MarioPosition: Left WingPlace of birth: LeònDate of birth: 18.12.1990Height: 180 cmWeight: 75 kg 25252525

SRB

Cutura DaliborCutura DaliborCutura DaliborCutura DaliborPosition: Middle BackPlace of birth: SomborDate of birth: 14.06.1975Height: 190 cmWeight: 91 kg

10101010

FRA

Di Panda Adrien SimonDi Panda Adrien SimonDi Panda Adrien SimonDi Panda Adrien SimonPosition: Right BackPlace of birth: DijonDate of birth: 03.05.1988Height: 202 cmWeight: 97 kg 28282828

ESP

Ferrer Vecilla AlvaroFerrer Vecilla AlvaroFerrer Vecilla AlvaroFerrer Vecilla AlvaroPosition: Middle BackPlace of birth: GranollersDate of birth: 17.03.1982Height: 190 cmWeight: 95 kg

9999

ESP

Garcia Robledo AntonioGarcia Robledo AntonioGarcia Robledo AntonioGarcia Robledo AntonioPosition: Left BackPlace of birth: LlagosteraDate of birth: 06.03.1984Height: 191 cmWeight: 95 kg 5555

ESP

Goni Leoz IosuGoni Leoz IosuGoni Leoz IosuGoni Leoz IosuPosition: Left BackPlace of birth: PamplonaDate of birth: 04.01.1990Height: 197 cmWeight: 95 kg


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ESP Reale Ademar LeonESP Reale Ademar LeonESP Reale Ademar LeonESP Reale Ademar Leon

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ESP

Gonzalez Fernandez JaimeGonzalez Fernandez JaimeGonzalez Fernandez JaimeGonzalez Fernandez JaimePosition: Middle BackPlace of birth: LeònDate of birth: 18.03.1990Height: 190 cmWeight: 86 kg 17171717

RUS

Krivochlykov DenisKrivochlykov DenisKrivochlykov DenisKrivochlykov DenisPosition: Right WingPlace of birth: MoscuDate of birth: 10.05.1971Height: 182 cmWeight: 77 kg

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CRO

Losert VenioLosert VenioLosert VenioLosert VenioPosition: Goal KeeperPlace of birth: Slavonski B.Date of birth: 25.07.1976Height: 191 cmWeight: 92 kg 32323232

ESP

Melian Moreno JacobMelian Moreno JacobMelian Moreno JacobMelian Moreno JacobPosition: Goal KeeperPlace of birth: Las PalmasDate of birth: 10.02.1991Height: 198 cmWeight: 89 kg

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ESP

Montoro Cabello AngelMontoro Cabello AngelMontoro Cabello AngelMontoro Cabello AngelPosition: Right BackPlace of birth: ToledoDate of birth: 10.04.1989Height: 213 cmWeight: 105 kg 14141414

ESP

Pineiro Martin DiegoPineiro Martin DiegoPineiro Martin DiegoPineiro Martin DiegoPosition: Line PlayerPlace of birth: VigoDate of birth: 12.09.1994Height: 192 cmWeight: 91 kg

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ESP

Ruesga Pasarin CarlosRuesga Pasarin CarlosRuesga Pasarin CarlosRuesga Pasarin CarlosPosition: Left BackPlace of birth: GijonDate of birth: 10.03.1985Height: 184 cmWeight: 94 kg 24242424

SVK

Stranovsky MartinStranovsky MartinStranovsky MartinStranovsky MartinPosition: Left WingPlace of birth: Nove ZamkyDate of birth: 12.09.1985Height: 187 cmWeight: 78 kg


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DEN AG KobenhavnDEN AG KobenhavnDEN AG KobenhavnDEN AG Kobenhavn

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ISL

Atlason ArnorAtlason ArnorAtlason ArnorAtlason ArnorPosition: Left BackPlace of birth: ReykjavikDate of birth: 23.07.1984Height: 190 cmWeight: 95 kg 23232323

DEN

Boldsen JoachimBoldsen JoachimBoldsen JoachimBoldsen JoachimPosition: Middle BackPlace of birth: HelsingborgDate of birth: 30.04.1978Height: 187 cmWeight: 103 kg

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NOR

Ege SteinarEge SteinarEge SteinarEge SteinarPosition: Goal KeeperPlace of birth: KristiansandDate of birth: 10.04.1972Height: 194 cmWeight: 94 kg 18181818

SWE

Ekberg NiclasEkberg NiclasEkberg NiclasEkberg NiclasPosition: Right WingPlace of birth: YstadDate of birth: 23.12.1988Height: 191 cmWeight: 86 kg

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ISL

Gudjonsson Snorri SteinnGudjonsson Snorri SteinnGudjonsson Snorri SteinnGudjonsson Snorri SteinnPosition: Middle BackPlace of birth: ReykjavikDate of birth: 17.10.1981Height: 187 cmWeight: 87 kg 24242424

DEN

Hansen MikkelHansen MikkelHansen MikkelHansen MikkelPosition: Left BackPlace of birth: HelsingborgDate of birth: 22.10.1987Height: 196 cmWeight: 96 kg

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DEN

Henriksen PeterHenriksen PeterHenriksen PeterHenriksen PeterPosition: Goal KeeperPlace of birth: KobenhavnDate of birth: 20.08.1972Height: 182 cmWeight: 82 kg 20202020

DEN

Hundstrup StefanHundstrup StefanHundstrup StefanHundstrup StefanPosition: Left WingPlace of birth: SvendborgDate of birth: 30.06.1986Height: 193 cmWeight: 86 kg

1111

DEN

Hvidt KasperHvidt KasperHvidt KasperHvidt KasperPosition: Goal KeeperPlace of birth: FrederiksbergDate of birth: 06.02.1976Height: 192 cmWeight: 96 kg 16161616

DEN

Jensen Dennis BoJensen Dennis BoJensen Dennis BoJensen Dennis BoPosition: Goal KeeperPlace of birth: FrederiksbergDate of birth: 11.01.1998Height: 198 cmWeight: 98 kg

8888

DEN

Jorgensen Lars TroelsJorgensen Lars TroelsJorgensen Lars TroelsJorgensen Lars TroelsPosition: Middle BackPlace of birth: FladsaDate of birth: 03.02.1978Height: 192 cmWeight: 102 kg 22222222

DEN

Larsen Mads MensahLarsen Mads MensahLarsen Mads MensahLarsen Mads MensahPosition: Left BackPlace of birth: HolbaekDate of birth: 12.08.1991Height: 188 cmWeight: 105 kg


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ESP

Malmagro Viana CristianMalmagro Viana CristianMalmagro Viana CristianMalmagro Viana CristianPosition: Right BackPlace of birth: GranollersDate of birth: 11.03.1983Height: 191 cmWeight: 88 kg 3333

DEN

Ottesen KasperOttesen KasperOttesen KasperOttesen KasperPosition: Right WingPlace of birth: BjerringbroDate of birth: 15.03.1987Height: 184 cmWeight: 80 kg

9999

ISL

Sigurdsson Gudjon ValurSigurdsson Gudjon ValurSigurdsson Gudjon ValurSigurdsson Gudjon ValurPosition: Left WingPlace of birth: ReykjavikDate of birth: 08.08.1979Height: 187 cmWeight: 82 kg 11111111

ISL

Stefansson OlafurStefansson OlafurStefansson OlafurStefansson OlafurPosition: Right BackPlace of birth: ReykjavikDate of birth: 03.07.1973Height: 197 cmWeight: 94 kg

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DEN

Toft Hansen HenrikToft Hansen HenrikToft Hansen HenrikToft Hansen HenrikPosition: Line PlayerPlace of birth: SkiveDate of birth: 18.12.1986Height: 200 cmWeight: 108 kg 7777

DEN

Toft Hansen ReneToft Hansen ReneToft Hansen ReneToft Hansen RenePosition: Line PlayerPlace of birth: SallingsundDate of birth: 01.11.1984Height: 200 cmWeight: 103 kg


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Record-chasing Horvat looking forward to Kiel

Zagreb winger in pole position to finish as top scorer

Stunned by the quick succession of events which have rocked Croatia Osiguranje Zagreb in the last

few days, the club’s prolific winger Zlatko Horvat told ehfCL.com in an exclusive interview he was

fired up for their mouth-watering VELUX EHF Champions League quarter-final clash with German rivals

THW Kiel.

Their shock 30:29 defeat by Macedonians Vardar Skopje in the regional SEHA League semi-final

resulted in the sacking of coach Ivica Obrvan last week.

But although Zagreb will start as underdogs in the two-leg tie against the 2007 and 2010 Champions

League winners, Horvat is confident the Croatian title holders can return to winning ways and defy the

odds to reach next month’s VELUX EHF FINAL4 in Cologne.

Horvat, who is the VELUX EHF Champions League top scorer with 80 goals, also has a personal motive

to advance into the season-ending showpiece event in order to claim the elusive honour which only a

handful of handball greats have won down the years.

"It would be nice to be the top scorer in the VELUX EHF Champions League, but in order to do that we

have to reach the FINAL4 because Mikkel Hansen and Kiril Lazarov are breathing down my neck and

they could have an extra two games to beat me if we don’t qualify," Horvat said. "Of course, team

success is more important and my first priority is for Zagreb to beat Kiel although that will be a

mountain to climb.

“The fact that I am in the driving seat is down to unselfish play from my team mates, who are always

looking to pass the ball to me in fast breaks. Our style of play suits me and they deserve the lion’s

share of the credit," added Horvat.

AG Kobenhavn’s Hansen, who is second with 79 goals, will have an equally daunting task as his team

take on holders Barcelona while Atletico Madrid’s Macedonian sharpshooter Lazarov (74 goals) could

be the favourite to emerge as the winner in the home straight.

Atletico are up against Slovenian upstarts Cimos Koper and Lazarov, who was the EHF EURO 2012 top

scorer after enjoying an outstanding individual tournament, will in all likelihood have another four

games to add more goals to his Champions League tally as he, Hansen and Horvat aim to break Nenad

Perunicic’s seemingly untouchable record of 122 goals in a single season.

With the clash against Kiel beckoning, Horvat gave his account of a turbulent weekend at Zagreb

which saw Obrvan dismissed to make way for his former team mate and Croatia national team coach

Slavko Goluza.

"It was definitely the worst possible time to have a dip in form which forced that decision but there is

nothing we can do about in now," said Horvat. "We have to look forward to the upcoming challenge

and Goluza’s arrival should reinvigorate things so that we can produce our best handball against Kiel.

Even that might not be enough to knock them out because in my opinion they are the best team in the

competition.

“They have all the top backcourt players one could ask for, but each and every player in their roster is

a constant threat because they operate like a well-oiled machine. They are not unstoppable though

and apart from a trademark tough defence, our strength is also the fact that all the pressure is on

them. We have a similar style of play so we have to try to beat them at their own game based on lots

of fast breaks and easy goals," Horvat pointed out.

The speedy winger, who won the EHF EURO 2012 bronze medal with Croatia, also looked ahead to the

upcoming Olympic Games where the 1996 and 2004 winners will be aiming for their third gold medal.

"It will be the strongest field ever in the Olympics so any podium finish will be a feat but we are

definitely up for it. Seven or eight teams are thinking the same way though so it should be a fiercely

competitive tournament," Horvat stressed.

TEXT: Zoran Milosavljevic

Croatia Osiguranje Zagreb: Obrvan sacked, Goluza takes over

Croatian coach and former team-mate Goluza takes over.

Croatian national team coach Slavko Goluza has taken over in a caretaker role at the country’s

champions and VELUX EHF Champions League quarter-finalists Croatia Osiguranje Zagreb until the end

of the season after Ivica Obrvan was sacked on Monday (16 April), following the team’s 30:29 defeat

by Macedonian rivals Vardar Skopje in their SEHA League semi-final at the weekend.

Goluza, who steered Croatia to the bronze medal at EHF EURO 2012 in January and who is aiming for a

podium finish at the London 2012 Olympics will jump into the hot seat only a few days before the

crucial VELUX EHF Champions League quarter-final first leg tie with German giants THW Kiel on

Saturday 21 April.

Goluza and Obrvan were team mates at RK Badel Zagreb for many years, including the EHF Champions

League Final matches in the 1994/95 season, when the Croats lost against FC Barcelona.

With the winners of the two-leg tie progressing through to the VELUX EHF FINAL4 in Cologne at the

end of May, Goluza faces the tough task of defying the odds to eliminate one of the strongest teams in

the VELUX EHF Champions League, who won Europe’s premier club competition in 2007 and 2010.

Wednesday’s (18 April) Croatian league match with NEXE will be Goluza’s dress rehearsal for the first

leg against Kiel which is set to draw a capacity crowd in the Croatian capital.

“They called me to help out and we took no time to reach agreement,” Goluza told the Croatian media

after he was unveiled as Zagreb’s caretaker coach. “I saw good and bad things in the team’s last two

games and we will do what we can to eliminate the weaknesses before the match with NEXE,” he

added.

Obrvan was confident he would keep his job after Zagreb’s 31:29 win over Slovakia’s Tatran Presov in

the third-place SEHA League play-off but the defeat by Vardar, who won the SEHA League with a 21:18

defeat of city rivals Metalurg Skopje in the final, cost him dearly.

“Finishing third in the SEHA League is the kind of failure that also inflicted financial losses so we had

no choice but to make a tough decision,” Zagreb director Josip Guberina said, adding that the players

too would be fined for a lacklustre performance against Vardar.

Instead of the perfect interlude they expected for the clash with Kiel, Zagreb failed to live up to

expectations in the SEHA League after finishing top in the regular season and will now have to dig

deep into their resources if they are to stand any chance against Kiel.

Vardar Skopje emerged as the unlikely winners of the regional SEHA League, incorporating teams from

the former Yugoslavia and Slovakian side Tatran Presov, when they fought back to beat city rivals

Metalurg 21:18 in a thrilling final in the Zagreb Arena last weekend.

Speaking to the Croatian media at the time his team were knocked out Obrvan was adamant that he

would not be stepping down.

“Vardar spoiled our plans to win the SEHA League and thus set the tone for the clash with Kiel but one

poor game should not overshadow what has otherwise been a very good season,” he said.

“I see no reason why I should step down but it’s up to the club’s board to decide at the end of the

season.”

TEXT: Zoran Milosavljevic

CRO Croatia Osiguranje ZagrebCRO Croatia Osiguranje ZagrebCRO Croatia Osiguranje ZagrebCRO Croatia Osiguranje Zagreb

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CRO

Asanin MatejAsanin MatejAsanin MatejAsanin MatejPosition: Goal KeeperPlace of birth: ZagrebDate of birth: 04.09.1993Height: 203 cmWeight: 118 kg 34343434

CRO

Balic IvanoBalic IvanoBalic IvanoBalic IvanoPosition: Middle BackPlace of birth: SplitDate of birth: 01.04.1979Height: 190 cmWeight: 96 kg

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CRO

Brozovic IlijaBrozovic IlijaBrozovic IlijaBrozovic IlijaPosition: Line PlayerPlace of birth: SplitDate of birth: 26.05.1991Height: 195 cmWeight: 110 kg 2222

CRO

Celic FilipCelic FilipCelic FilipCelic FilipPosition: Right WingPlace of birth: ZagrebDate of birth: 15.03.1992Height: 193 cmWeight: 78 kg

77777777

HUN

Gal GyulaGal GyulaGal GyulaGal GyulaPosition: Line PlayerPlace of birth: VárpalotaDate of birth: 18.08.1976Height: 193 cmWeight: 115 kg 15151515

CRO

Gojun JakovGojun JakovGojun JakovGojun JakovPosition: Left BackPlace of birth: SplitDate of birth: 18.04.1986Height: 203 cmWeight: 112 kg

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CRO

Horvat ZlatkoHorvat ZlatkoHorvat ZlatkoHorvat ZlatkoPosition: Left WingPlace of birth: ZagrebDate of birth: 25.09.1984Height: 179 cmWeight: 87 kg 16161616

CRO

Ivic FilipIvic FilipIvic FilipIvic FilipPosition: Goal KeeperPlace of birth: ZagrebDate of birth: 30.08.1992Height: 196 cmWeight: 95 kg

47474747

CRO

Kaleb AnteKaleb AnteKaleb AnteKaleb AntePosition: Middle BackPlace of birth: MetkovicDate of birth: 09.05.1993Height: 196 cmWeight: 93 kg 8888

CRO

Kopljar MarkoKopljar MarkoKopljar MarkoKopljar MarkoPosition: Right BackPlace of birth: PozegaDate of birth: 12.02.1986Height: 210 cmWeight: 108 kg

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CRO

Maric MarinoMaric MarinoMaric MarinoMaric MarinoPosition: Line PlayerPlace of birth: MostarDate of birth: 01.06.1990Height: 196 cmWeight: 115 kg 9999

CRO

Matulic JerkoMatulic JerkoMatulic JerkoMatulic JerkoPosition: Right WingPlace of birth: upetarDate of birth: 20.04.1990Height: 18700 cmWeight: 86 kg


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CRO

Pesic IvanPesic IvanPesic IvanPesic IvanPosition: Goal KeeperPlace of birth: SenjDate of birth: 17.03.1989Height: 194 cmWeight: 110 kg 14141414

CRO

Sebetic LukaSebetic LukaSebetic LukaSebetic LukaPosition: Right BackPlace of birth: BjelovarDate of birth: 26.05.1994Height: 197 cmWeight: 93 kg

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CRO

Sego MarinSego MarinSego MarinSego MarinPosition: Goal KeeperPlace of birth: MostarDate of birth: 02.08.1985Height: 194 cmWeight: 101 kg 13131313

SLO

Spiler DavidSpiler DavidSpiler DavidSpiler DavidPosition: Middle BackPlace of birth: KranjDate of birth: 02.01.1983Height: 190 cmWeight: 95 kg

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CRO

Sprem LovroSprem LovroSprem LovroSprem LovroPosition: Left WingPlace of birth: ZagrebDate of birth: 26.01.1990Height: 186 cmWeight: 88 kg 7777

CRO

Stepancic LukaStepancic LukaStepancic LukaStepancic LukaPosition: Right BackPlace of birth: LabinDate of birth: 20.11.1990Height: 200 cmWeight: 104 kg

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CRO

Strlek ManuelStrlek ManuelStrlek ManuelStrlek ManuelPosition: Left WingPlace of birth: ZagrebDate of birth: 01.12.1988Height: 182 cmWeight: 84 kg 22222222

CRO

Valcic JosipValcic JosipValcic JosipValcic JosipPosition: Middle BackPlace of birth: ZadarDate of birth: 21.04.1984Height: 190 cmWeight: 97 kg

24242424

CRO

Valcic TonciValcic TonciValcic TonciValcic TonciPosition: Left BackPlace of birth: ZadarDate of birth: 09.06.1978Height: 194 cmWeight: 100 kg 23232323

CRO

Vukic LjuboVukic LjuboVukic LjuboVukic LjuboPosition: Left WingPlace of birth: SplitDate of birth: 03.08.1982Height: 192 cmWeight: 100 kg


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SLO RK Cimos KoperSLO RK Cimos KoperSLO RK Cimos KoperSLO RK Cimos Koper

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CRO

Bogunovic GoranBogunovic GoranBogunovic GoranBogunovic GoranPosition: Left BackPlace of birth: SplitDate of birth: 28.06.1989Height: 198 cmWeight: 98 kg 9999

SLO

Bombac DeanBombac DeanBombac DeanBombac DeanPosition: Middle BackPlace of birth: KoperDate of birth: 04.04.1989Height: 188 cmWeight: 92 kg

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SLO

Brumen MatjazBrumen MatjazBrumen MatjazBrumen MatjazPosition: Right WingPlace of birth: LjubljanaDate of birth: 23.12.1982Height: 190 cmWeight: 90 kg 33333333

SLO

Bundalo UrosBundalo UrosBundalo UrosBundalo UrosPosition: Line PlayerPlace of birth: LjubljanaDate of birth: 29.04.1989Height: 198 cmWeight: 108 kg

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SLO

Cemas MatevzCemas MatevzCemas MatevzCemas MatevzPosition: BackPlace of birth: LjubljanaDate of birth: 16.11.1988Height: 196 cmWeight: 90 kg 3333

SLO

Dobelsek JureDobelsek JureDobelsek JureDobelsek JurePosition: Left WingPlace of birth: CeljeDate of birth: 01.04.1984Height: 192 cmWeight: 86 kg

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CRO

Dzono NikolaDzono NikolaDzono NikolaDzono NikolaPosition: Right BackPlace of birth: MetkovicDate of birth: 14.01.1986Height: 192 cmWeight: 96 kg 37373737

SLO

Jovicic ZoranJovicic ZoranJovic

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