UHC women are subject to the European Cup and lose playmakers Michalkova

UHC women are subject to the European Cup and lose playmakers Michalkova

The handball women of the UHC Müllner Bau Stockerau could not score in the second leg of the EHF European Cup Women against the Serbian association ZRK Zeleznicar. After the clear defeat of 27:38 in front of a home crowd, the team was determined to achieve a better result in the Serbian second leg.

The day before their departure, the team traveled with great commitment and motivation. But the game was unhappy for the Stockerau women. The playmaker Diana Michalkova lost early on with an ankle injury, which further tightened the situation for the team. "We lost the thread and there was no ideas," said UHC board member Jürgen Tomek. This led to another defeat that clearly ended with 15:32.

peculiarities of the trip

The team's return was also not without challenges. After the game, the team had to over the Serbian-Hungarian border crossing, where they were confronted with a four-hour waiting period. "It was annoying, but we made a joke out of it," said Tomek with a smile. "You could sleep on the bus and it was nice and warm." Despite the disappointment of the result of the games, the team can draw some positive experiences from encountering a strong team.

The UHC's list of injuries grows and makes the upcoming games uncertain. Tomek is concerned about the situation: "It looks at Diana after a ligament tear in the ankle. We have to wait and see how long it will be missing." The developments show that the team has a long way to get back into shape and achieve success.

Overall, the trip to Serbia was an educational for the Stockerau women, even if the sporting result was not gratifying. It remains to be seen how the team will recover from this setback and what steps they can take to improve their strategy. Despite the adversity, the support of the fans and the teammates that enable the players to focus on their upcoming challenges.