Draw results for European League qualification

The draw for the third and final qualification round of the European League, held in Vienna, has set the matchups for the upcoming matches. Chambray and Saint-Amand, both French teams, will not face each other but will instead take on strong opponents in their quest to join JDA Dijon in the group stage.

Saint-Amand faces Norwegian team Larvik

Saint-Amand will face Larvik, a Norwegian club that recently defeated OGC Nice in a closely contested double match. Larvik lost the first match on the Côte d'Azur but won the return match, showing their ability to come back from difficult situations.

Saint-Amand's challenge ahead

Saint-Amand had previously dominated their previous round opponent, Vac, with two decisive victories. Now, they must face a team that has proven itself in European competition, especially at home, which adds to the difficulty of their upcoming match.

Chambray faces Romanian club Corona Brașov

Chambray, placed in pot 1, will face Corona Brașov, a strong team from pot 2. Despite Chambray’s recent victories over Bjelovar, this match presents a greater challenge, as Brașov is a more experienced European competitor.

Corona Brașov's strengths

Corona Brașov recently eliminated ZRK Crvena Zvezda, known as Red Star Belgrade, in the previous round. The Romanian club has a strong roster, including goalkeepers Kinga Janurik and Renata Arruda, both of whom have played in the Champions League. Magda Balsam, a Polish right wing, also poses a significant threat.

Brașov's changes and experience

Corona Brașov has undergone major changes during the off-season, with eleven new players and a new coaching staff. However, the team still has a core of players who were together last season in Bistrița, blending experience with new talent.

Chambray's chances against Brașov

Chambray will need to elevate their performance to compete with Brașov, a team that has experience in European competitions. However, Chambray has valid reasons to believe in their chances of qualifying, based on their recent strong performances.

Two French teams aiming for group stage

The draw has avoided a French vs. French match, giving both Saint-Amand and Chambray the chance to join JDA Dijon in the group stage. However, they must overcome strong opponents: Saint-Amand faces a team that recently beat Nice, and Chambray must contend with a Romanian club familiar with European competition.

Schedule for qualification matches

The first leg matches will be played on November 7 and 8, followed by return matches on November 14 and 15. These matches will determine whether the French teams can advance to the group stage of the European League.