Handball dynasty from the north: Vipers are European champions for the third time in a row

On the wings of Katrina Lunda and Ana Vyahireva, the Norwegian team defeated home team Ferencvaros 28:24 in the final of the Champions League in Budapest.

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Ana Vjahireva in a duel with Andrea Lekić, Photo: Tibor Illyes/MTI via AP
Ana Vjahireva in a duel with Andrea Lekić, Photo: Tibor Illyes/MTI via AP
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Five years ago, Vipers made history and became the champion of Norway for the first time, dethroning the great Larvik.

However, in 2018, no one could even imagine what the club from Kristiansand would do until today, because it became the champion of Europe for the third time in a row!

Ole-Gustav Gjekstad's team defeated home Ferencvaros 28:24 in the final in Budapest and showed that they are convincingly the best team in the world, because in the semi-final they defeated the Hungarian great, Đer (37:35).

Two living legends, Katrine Lunde and Ana Vjahireva, shone in the final.

The Norwegian, who celebrated her 43rd birthday two months ago, showed why many consider her the best goalkeeper of all time, as she saved 16 of 34 shots! The 28-year-old Russian shined in the attack and with six goals and seven assists she showed why she was the MVP of the Olympic Games twice.

Andrea Lekić and Emily Belk were the best in the defeated team with five goals each.

The third place was won by Đer, who defeated Esbjerg 28:27.

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