Super Victory for Gloria Bistrița!
Super Victory for Gloria Bistrița!
Gloria Bistrița-Năsăud 38 – 35 Team Esbjerg (Denmark)
Super victory! Gloria Bistrița achieved one of the most spectacular performances in the club’s history, defeating Team Esbjerg – one of the best handball teams in the world, champions of Denmark, and a regular presence in the EHF Champions League Final Four.
It was an intense, high-quality match in which Gloria displayed strength, maturity, and true team spirit. The atmosphere at TeraPlast Arena was electrifying, with the Bistrița fans living every moment passionately and pushing the team toward an unforgettable win.
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Scorers for CS Gloria Bistrița:
Lorena Ostase – 9, Danila Patricia So Delgado Pinto – 7, Sonia Seraficeanu – 7, Paula Arcos – 4, Monika Kobylinska – 3, Larissa Nusser – 3, Eva Kerekes – 3, Bianca Bazaliu – 1, Ștefania Stoica – 1.
🥅 Renata Lais de Arruda: 14 saves from 49 shots • 28%
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Statements – Post-Match Press Conference
Tomas Axnér – Head Coach, Team Esbjerg
“Congratulations to Gloria Bistrița for their performance and attitude! We knew they were a very good, well-organized, and strategic team. Conceding 38 goals is a clear sign and a lesson for us moving forward. I believe goalkeeper Renata Arruda played a decisive role today. It was a well-deserved victory for Gloria, and we’ll work to improve our game in the next matches.”
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Sarah Dekker – Player, Team Esbjerg
“Today we lost in defense. Gloria managed the key moments of the game better, and yes, they deserved to win.”
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Carlos Viver – Head Coach, CS Gloria 2018 Bistrița-Năsăud
“This is an extremely important day for us! Renata made a huge contribution in this match, but the whole team worked excellently together. It was a victory built on unity and team spirit. Today we celebrate, but tomorrow we start again with the same determination.”
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Lorena Ostase – Captain, CS Gloria 2018 Bistrița-Năsăud
“It was a phenomenal match! The tougher the battle, the sweeter the victory. We want to thank our fans who once again stood by us – you are amazing and give us energy every step of the way!”
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EHF Champions League: Gloria Continues to Make History
The success against the Danish powerhouse Esbjerg confirms Gloria’s outstanding form in this EHF Champions League season. The team from Bistrița proves, match after match, that it can stand up to Europe’s strongest sides, showing that teamwork, determination, and tactical discipline are the keys driving them higher and higher.
With a packed arena, solid defense, and spectacular attacking play, Gloria Bistrița stands out as one of the revelations of the competition, bringing Romanian handball back into the European spotlight.
Gloria doesn’t just play. Gloria fights!