Krasnodar “Kuban” defeated “Zvezda” near Moscow in the match of the Women’s Superleague in handball. Denis Saifulin’s team was stronger than their rivals at the opponent’s site in Zvenigorod with a score of 26:24.
The hosts won the first half 12:11, in the middle of the second they were leading with a difference of 3 goals – 20:17. But then Krasnodar conceded just one goal in 10 minutes and took a 24:21 lead. And after that they took the case to victory.
The most productive among the yellow-greens was Victoria Zhilinskaite, who scored 6 goals. Anastasia Shavman, who returned from the Russian national team, scored 5 goals, Valeria Sobkalo scored 4 times. All 3 Kuban goalkeepers played successfully, reflecting a total of 43% of their own shots.
Natalya Nikitina has scored 7 times for Zvezda.
Krasnodar eventually overtook Zvezda in the dispute for 5th place, earning 39 points in 35 matches. Zvezda completed his performance in the second stage – 38 points and 36 games.
Krasnodar will play its last game of the preliminary stage on April 21 on the grounds of the Olimp Sports Palace. Togliatti Lada will become the opponent. At the end of the second stage, the elimination pairs will be announced.
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