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BVB handball women rally to defeat Bucharest in Champions League

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Last updated Sep 20, 2026

BVB handball women rally to defeat Bucharest in Champions League
Summary

BVB handball women achieved a comeback victory over CSM Bucuresti in their Champions League match on September 19. After trailing 13-20 at halftime, Dortmund adjusted their strategies and reduced the deficit. They leveled the score at 24-24 in the second half, eventually leading to a final score of 35-32. This victory marks BVB's first win of the Champions League season against a former Final Four participant. Following the match, Coach Kay Rothenpieler praised his team's performance in the second half and noted the positive momentum heading into the international break.

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  • •BVB trailed 13-20 at halftime
  • •Dortmund rallied to tie the game at 24-24
  • •Final score was 35-32 in favor of BVB
  • •Coach Rothenpieler commended the team's second-half effort
  • •BVB's win marks their first of the Champions League season
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PersonnelCoach Kay Rothenpieler still has to do without Emma Olsson (thigh), Lena Hausherr (knee), and Pam Korsten (knee).Match summaryAs expected, the match started at an intense pace. Dortmund initi...

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