Mladost produced the standout performance of Wednesday’s Champions League action, defeating Novi Beograd 13-9 in Belgrade to strengthen their hopes of reaching the quarter-finals.
Elsewhere, defending champions Barceloneta dismantled Jadran Split 17-7, while Ferencvaros and Marseille maintained their perfect starts with hard-fought away victories in Group D.
Mladost silence Novi Beograd
The Croatian side delivered a commanding first-half performance, establishing a 7-2 advantage against a Novi Beograd team that had pushed Barceloneta in their opening European fixture.
Mladost’s organised defence frustrated the Serbian hosts, who failed to score in the opening quarter and struggled to find attacking solutions.
Novi Beograd briefly threatened a comeback after reducing the deficit to 9-7 early in the fourth period, but Mladost responded with three unanswered goals to regain control.
Luka Bukic and Ivan Nagaev scored three goals each, while Vasilije Martinovic netted four for the hosts.
The victory moves Mladost to four points, three ahead of Jadran Split in the race for second place.
Barceloneta cruise to another victory
European champions Barceloneta continued their unbeaten start with an emphatic 17-7 victory over Jadran Split.
Despite facing resistance during the second quarter, the Spanish champions dominated after half-time, eventually securing a ten-goal victory.
Vince Vigvari led the scoring with five goals, while Alberto Munarriz and his teammates maintained their position at the top of Group C with six points.
Ferencvaros survive Athens challenge
Ferencvaros faced a spirited Panathinaikos side in Athens, eventually securing a 19-14 victory.
The Greek hosts twice established two-goal advantages during the opening quarter before FTC responded to lead 10-6 at half-time.
Panathinaikos fought back after the interval, reducing the deficit to 15-14 during the final period.
However, Ferencvaros tightened their defence and scored four unanswered goals to secure the points.
Vendel Vigvari scored four, while Dusan Mandic and Szilard Manhercz contributed three each.
Marseille finish strongly in Bucharest
Marseille also maintained their perfect record, overcoming Steaua Bucharest 14-10.
The Romanian hosts led 5-4 at half-time, but Marseille gradually took control before pulling clear in the final period.
Ugo Crousillat scored four goals, with Thomas Vernoux and Vasilije Radovic adding three each.
Ferencvaros and Marseille now share the Group D lead with six points.
Champions League – Matchday 2 Results
Group C
- Novi Beograd 9-13 Mladost
- Jadran Split 7-17 Barceloneta
Group D
- Panathinaikos 14-19 Ferencvaros
- Steaua Bucharest 10-14 Marseille
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