Radnicki claimed a major victory in the Men’s Champions League on Tuesday evening, defeating Pro Recco 16-14 in Kragujevac to maintain their perfect record in Group B.
Elsewhere, Olympiacos produced an impressive 15-10 victory over Sabadell, while Brescia and Jadran Herceg Novi also secured important wins in the third round of the group stage.
Radnicki defeat Pro Recco in Kragujevac
In front of a packed home crowd, Radnicki delivered one of the standout results of the European season, overcoming the Italian champions 16-14.
Angelos Vlachopoulos led the Serbian side with five goals, while Nikola Jaksic contributed three.
Radnicki led 6-5 at half-time before a closely contested third quarter left them holding an 11-10 advantage.
With the score level at 12-12 in the final period, the hosts produced a decisive four-goal run, converting four consecutive man-up opportunities to establish a 16-12 lead.
Pro Recco responded with two late goals, but Radnicki held firm to secure their third consecutive victory in the competition.
The Serbian side were particularly clinical with the extra player, converting 10 of their 15 opportunities, compared with five from 12 for Pro Recco.
It was only Radnicki’s second victory over Recco, following their previous success in Champions League qualification 13 years ago.
The result moves Radnicki three points clear of the Italians at the top of Group B.
Olympiacos dominate Sabadell
Olympiacos moved to the top of Group A with a convincing 15-10 home victory over previously unbeaten Sabadell.
After an evenly contested opening period ended 3-3, the Greek champions took complete control, scoring five unanswered goals in the second quarter to establish an 8-3 half-time advantage.
Olympiacos extended their lead to 12-4 during the third period, effectively ending the contest before Sabadell reduced the deficit late on.
The result leaves Olympiacos leading Group A with eight points, two ahead of Sabadell.
Brescia and Jadran secure important victories
Brescia collected their first points of the Champions League campaign with a dramatic 17-15 away victory over Oradea.
The Romanian hosts led 6-4 after the opening quarter, but Brescia recovered to take an 11-10 half-time lead.
With the teams level at 14-14 entering the final period, Brescia eventually secured victory through late goals from Leinweber and Popadic.
Alesiani led the Italian side with five goals, while Dmitrii Kholod scored seven for Oradea.
Meanwhile, Jadran Herceg Novi claimed their first victory of the group stage, defeating Waspo 98 Hannover 18-12 in Germany.
Leading 12-10 entering the final quarter, the Montenegrin champions scored six times in the final eight minutes to secure a comfortable victory. Aleksa Ukropina finished with four goals.
Champions League Round 3 Results
Group A
Olympiacos 15-10 Sabadell (3-3, 5-0, 4-2, 3-5)
Waspo 98 Hannover 12-18 Jadran Herceg Novi (3-3, 3-4, 4-5, 2-6)
Standings: Olympiacos 8, Sabadell 6, Jadran Herceg Novi 4, Waspo Hannover 0.
Group B
Radnicki 16-14 Pro Recco (4-3, 2-2, 5-5, 5-4)
Oradea 15-17 Brescia (6-4, 4-7, 4-3, 1-3)
Standings: Radnicki 9, Pro Recco 6, Brescia 3, Oradea 0.
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