Nilüfer Belediyespor Advance to Last 16 After Thriller in Luxembourg
Nilüfer Belediyespor booked their place in the Last 16 of the EHF European Cup after securing a 34:34 draw away against HB Red Boys Differdange in the second leg of Round 3.
Having won the first leg in Bursa 35:29, the Turkish side managed the return match with maturity and tactical discipline, advancing on aggregate.
The encounter at Centre Sportif John Scheuren in Obercorn, watched by 650 spectators, delivered high pace, physical battles, and long stretches of balanced play.
A Tight Contest From Start to Finish
The first half ended level at 16:16, with both teams struggling to establish long-term control over the flow of the game. Red Boys attempted to raise the tempo through fast breaks and aggressive 1-on-1 actions, but Nilüfer Belediyespor remained composed and executed their tactical plan with discipline.
Whenever the home team tried to build momentum, Nilüfer’s experienced core stepped up—scoring at key moments, slowing the pace when needed, and preventing any significant scoring run by Red Boys. The closing minutes were particularly intense, and the match ultimately finished 34:34.
Standout Performances for Nilüfer Belediyespor
Several players delivered clutch moments that secured the aggregate victory:
Ömür Pehlivan – 7 goals
Vladan Djurdjevic – 6 goals
Genco İlanç – 4 goals
Gökay Bilim – 4 goals
Onur Ersin – 4 goals
Ömür Pehlivan, with his 7-goal performance, was one of the decisive figures of the night, consistently breaking through the defense and converting crucial chances.
European Journey Continues
With one win and one draw over the two legs, Nilüfer Belediyespor successfully advance to the Last 16 of the EHF European Cup.
The Turkish club once again demonstrated their game discipline, resilience, and ability to compete at European level.
All eyes now turn to the Last 16 draw, where Nilüfer Belediyespor will learn their next opponent in their continuing European campaign.
Bakmadan Geçme
