Thun eye home comeback against Dukla
The quarter-finalists of the EHF European Cup Men will be determined this weekend following the second-leg matches of the Last 16.
Wacker Thun, the only Swiss team staying in the fight for the trophy, hope to make a home comeback on Saturday following a 26:28 defeat against their Czech rivals HC Dukla Praha in the first leg.
- another Czech side, HCB Karvina, have a bigger cushion than Dukla, as they beat HC Dinamo Pancevo 30:22. On Saturday, the teams will face off in Serbia
- on the same day, last season's semi-finalists Alingsås HK hope to finish the job at home in Sweden after a commanding 31:21 win at AS SGS Ramhat Hashron
- Serbian side Vojvodina have one foot in the quarter-final after claiming a 42:29 win against ØIF Arendal at home. On Saturday, the teams will meet in Norway
- unlike Arendal, fellow Norwegian team Runar Sandefjord Elite will travel to Slovenia with a good chance of progressing, as they defeated RD Riko Ribnica at home, 38:29
- experienced Slovenian side RK Gorenje Velenje are also favoured in their tie against Sabbianco Anorthosis Famagusta, who they defeated 31:26 away in Cyprus last week
Sunday ties still very open
While most of the second-leg games are scheduled for Saturday, two matches will be held on Sunday – and both ties are still very open following the results last weekend.
Defending champions Nærbø IL from Norway snatched a narrow 35:34 win at MSK Povazska Bystrica and will now host their Slovak opponents, who are determined to again fight hard against the title-holders.
Croatia's MRK Sesvete also won 35:34 against Sidea Group Junior Fasano last week, but cannot feel safe, as the Italian side will be looking for revenge away in Zagreb.
