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CSM București Secures Dramatic Derby Win Over Rapid in Women's Handball League
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CSM București Secures Dramatic Derby Win Over Rapid in Women's Handball League

From Adevărul · () Romanian

Translated from Romanian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • CSM București staged a comeback to defeat rivals Rapid 28-25 in a dramatic opening match of the 2026/2027 Florilor Handball League season.
  • Rapid held a significant halftime lead of 16-12, but CSM București rallied in the second half to secure the victory.
  • Other notable results included HC Zalău surprising Corona Brașov, and Gloria Bistrița easily defeating CSM Iași, with several more matches scheduled.

In a thrilling start to the 2026/2027 Florilor Handball League season, CSM București emerged victorious in a dramatic derby against Rapid, winning 28-25. The match, played in Giulești, saw a significant turnaround as CSM București overcame a substantial halftime deficit.

Rapid had established a commanding 16-12 lead by the end of the first half, seemingly in control of the game. However, CSM București mounted a strong comeback after the break, outscoring their opponents to snatch the win. The intensity of the match was palpable, culminating in a final elimination for Crina Pintea of Rapid.

Top scorers for Rapid included Ristovska with 6 goals, Lopes with 4, and Chambertin and Kanor with 3 each. For CSM București, Friis led the scoring with 9 goals, supported by Dmitrieva with 6 and Maslova with 5. The victory marks a strong opening for the vice-champions in the new league season.

Elsewhere in the league's opening round, HC Zalău produced an upset by defeating Corona Brașov 25-23, while Gloria Bistrița secured a dominant 33-16 win against CSM Iași. Several other matches are scheduled to complete the first round of fixtures.

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