Radnicki produced the standout performance of the Champions League’s second round on Tuesday, October 27, thrashing Brescia 18-8, while Olympiacos needed a penalty shootout to overcome a spirited Jadran Herceg Novi.
Elsewhere, Sabadell defeated Hannover 12-9, while Pro Recco overcame a difficult start to beat Oradea 15-10.
Radnicki Dominate Brescia
Radnicki delivered a statement victory in Kragujevac, dismantling Brescia with a dominant defensive and attacking performance.
The Serbian champions led 4-3 after the opening quarter before producing a remarkable 7-1 second period to establish an 11-4 half-time advantage.
Nikola Lukic led Radnicki with four goals, while six teammates scored twice. Goalkeeper Radoslav Filipovic also impressed as Brescia struggled to convert their opportunities.
Radnicki converted seven of their nine extra-player opportunities in the first half, while Brescia failed to score from five.
Oliver Leinweber scored five goals for the visitors, with Luca Guerrato adding three. They were Brescia’s only scorers.
The result leaves Radnicki top of Group B with six points, level with Pro Recco.
Olympiacos Rescue Two Points Against Jadran
Olympiacos survived an enormous scare in Piraeus, defeating Jadran Herceg Novi 19-17 after penalties following a dramatic 14-14 draw.
The Greek side led 6-4 at half-time, but Jadran responded with a 5-2 third quarter to move ahead 9-8.
An extraordinary final period saw Jadran repeatedly regain the lead, with Strahinja Gojkovic scoring his fifth goal to make it 14-13 with just 77 seconds remaining.
However, Konstantinos Genidounias converted a penalty to force a shootout.
Goalkeeper Panagiotis Tzortzatos, introduced during the penalties, saved a crucial attempt from Vladan Stupar before Genidounias secured victory.
Genidounias and Ioannis Fountoulis scored three goals each for Olympiacos, who claimed two points, while Jadran collected one.
Sabadell and Recco Work for Their Victories
Sabadell maintained their perfect start with a hard-fought 12-9 victory over Hannover.
The German visitors recovered from an early three-goal deficit and briefly led 6-5, but Sabadell responded strongly.
Tiago Carrio and Kanstantsin Averka scored three goals apiece, with Carrio’s late strike helping secure victory.
Meanwhile, Pro Recco defeated Oradea 15-10 despite trailing 4-3 after the opening quarter.
Gergo Zalanki helped turn the contest around, scoring four goals, while Alvaro Granados led Recco with five.
The Italian champions join Radnicki on six points in Group B, leaving Brescia and Oradea without a point after two rounds.
Champions League – Round 2 Results
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Group A
- Olympiacos 14-14 Jadran Herceg Novi (5-3 penalties)
- Sabadell 12-9 Hannover
Group B
- Radnicki 18-8 Brescia
- Pro Recco 15-10 Oradea
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