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Tunisian Handball Cup: EST wins derby, advances to final

From La Presse · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Espérance Sportive de Tunis defeated Club Africain 27-26 in a close handball derby.
  • The win sends Espérance to the Tunisian Cup final, keeping their hopes for a league and cup double alive.
  • Their opponent in the final will be determined by the match between CS Sakiet Ezzit and AS Hammamet.

In a thrilling capital derby, Espérance Sportive de Tunis has secured their spot in the Tunisian Cup final, narrowly defeating rivals Club Africain with a score of 27-26. This victory is particularly sweet for the 'Sang et Or' as they have already clinched the Tunisian league championship, and now remain on track for a coveted double.

The match was a nail-biting affair from the start, with both teams locked in a fierce contest. Espérance held a slim lead at halftime, 16-15, but Club Africain put up a strong fight in the second half, demonstrating remarkable tenacity and challenging the league leaders.

Ultimately, Espérance's experience proved decisive. The players from Bab Souika managed the crucial final possessions with poise, holding on to their one-goal advantage until the final whistle. This win keeps Espérance's dream of a league and cup double alive this season. Their final opponent will be decided tomorrow between CS Sakiet Ezzit and AS Hammamet.

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Originally published by La Presse in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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