ZRK Vardar beaten 32:29 by Brixen in EHF European Cup first leg
Vardar led 16:15 at halftime but Brixen turned the match and won 32:29; return leg is on October 3, 2026 at 18:00.
ZRK Vardar suffered a 32:29 defeat against Brixen in the first leg of the 1/32 finals of the EHF European Cup on October 2, 2026 in Brixen, Italy.
The visitors led 16:15 at halftime, but Brixen improved their performance after the break, overturned the score and secured a three-goal victory by the final whistle.
Rematch scheduled for October 3, 2026
The return leg is set for 18:00 on October 3, 2026; Brixen will again host the match even though Vardar will be recorded as the nominal home team. Vardar must overturn a three-goal deficit to advance.
Top scorers for ZRK Vardar were Lashkoska, Todorovska and Trifunovska, each with four goals.
It is worth noting that ZRK Vardar returned to European competition after a five-year absence.
Photo: press material from the event
