FC Porto eliminated Germans and ensure entry into EHF Cup groups
FC Porto ensured they entered the group stage of the EHF Cup on Sunday after receiving and winning Magdeburg (34-27) at Dragão Caixa in the second round of the third qualifying round.
After the first leg in Germany, Magdeburg won by 26-23, the blue and white team led by Magnus Andersson managed to return to the tie in a match of strong emotions.
“We have faced one of the best teams in the world, but we have played a fantastic handball with a great defense and that is the only way we can beat a team of this quality.
Dragão Caixa is a very special atmosphere and I have not seen anything like it in all the time I’ve been in Germany, I hope they will fill Dragon Box again in the next game, which is one more than we want to win, “he said. Magnus Andersson, at the end of the match, in statements reproduced by the official channels of FC Porto.
