Mathias Gidsel scores 17 of 19 as Füchse Berlin beat Porto 40:32

Mathias Gidsel produced an extraordinary showing in the third round of the EHF Champions League, converting 17 of his 19 shots to lead Füchse Berlin to a 40:32 home victory over Porto.

Gidsel carries Füchse in high-scoring win

The Danish international was virtually unstoppable, finishing the night with an efficiency rate that underlined his status among the world's top players. His 17-goal haul was the decisive factor in a match that turned into a goalfest for both sides.

Füchse Berlin imposed themselves from home court and built a margin that Porto could not erase, with the hosts finishing eight goals clear at the final whistle.

Earlier in the evening, Zagreb suffered a 23:33 defeat at home to Aalborg in a match played at 18:45. Glavaš stood out for Zagreb by scoring 10 goals from as many attempts, but his personal accuracy could not change the outcome.

The result boosts Füchse's momentum in the group after a stellar individual performance from Mathias Gidsel, while Zagreb and Porto will both take stock ahead of their next fixtures.

Photo: press material from the event