Ferencváros Defeats Esztergom 34-32 to Extend Undefeated Streak to Eight Games

The Hungarian women’s handball team Ferencváros (FTC-Toyota Kovács) defeated Esztergom (MOL Esztergom) 34-32, extending their unbeaten streak to eight matches in the 2026/27 Hungarian Women’s Handball K&H League season.

With the victory in the 8th round match held on the 3rd (local time) at Elek Gyula Aréna in Budapest, Hungary, Ferencváros recorded 7 wins and 1 draw (15 points), thereby maintaining their second place position. Esztergom is in fourth place with 5 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses (11 points).

The early stages of the match were tight. Ferencváros took an 11-6 lead after scoring six consecutive goals while trailing 5-6, but they failed to secure complete control as their defense was unable to stop the opponent’s attacks. Goalkeeper Anna Kristensen fought hard, recording 13 saves in the first half alone, but allowed Esztergom to catch up, ending the first half at 17-16.

In the second half, Esztergom took the lead 20-19 with three consecutive goals. Ferencváros regained the lead but frequent errors gave the opponent a chance to catch up, and Esztergom pressed forward, leading again 25-24.

Towards the end of the match, Ferencváros the goalkeeper Böde-Bíró BlankaBuilding on a series of saves, the team turned the tide. Blocking the opponent’s attacks in defense and scoring consecutive goals in offense, the team pulled ahead by two goals to secure a 34-32 victory.

For Ferencváros, Klujber Katrin led the team’s attack with 10 goals, while Simon and Michala Möller supported the offense with 6 and 4 goals, respectively. For Esztergom, Faragó Lea was the top scorer with 7 goals.

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