French teams advance in European qualification

Chambray and Saint-Amand have secured their places in the final qualification round of the European League after positive performances in the second round of qualification. Their victories in recent matches have solidified their positions, while other teams like Nice faced elimination.

Nice’s qualification hopes end in Norway

OGC Nice's qualification campaign came to an end after a narrow 34-32 defeat to Larvik in Norway. The loss marked the end of their efforts in the second round of qualification, following an earlier loss in the double confrontation format.

Chambray’s strong performances highlight youth potential

Chambray advanced to the final qualification round with a decisive 37-25 win in Croatia and a 35-13 home victory against Bjelovar. Despite the absence of their captain and goalkeeper Rinka Duijndam, the team’s youth players, including Aurélie Messi and Amélie Amelot, contributed significantly to the success.

Saint-Amand secures consecutive wins

Saint-Amand continued their strong form by defeating Vac in Hungary with a 26-27 scoreline, following a 32-30 home win in the previous round. The team’s consistency has ensured their place in the final qualification round.

Final qualification draw expected soon

The draw for the final qualification round is anticipated this week. Chambray and Saint-Amand hope to avoid each other in order to maximize their chances of facing JDA Dijon, which has already qualified for the group stage.

Upcoming matches set for late November

The first matches of the final qualification round are scheduled for November 7 and 8, with return fixtures planned for November 14 and 15. This will determine which teams will advance to the group stage of the European League.