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Kristensen explains why FTC kept pushing: Dortmund had overturned a nine-goal deficit

Opponent knowledge also mattered in the 39–25 win. We compare the goalkeeper’s new assessment with Dortmund’s September comeback.

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Anna Kristensen in a green number 12 FTC shirt, with clenched fists during the Dortmund match.
Anna Kristensen during FTC–Dortmund in the Champions League, Érd, 17 October 2026. Photo: Nasz Nikolett / Fradi.hu. · Photo: Nasz Nikolett / Fradi.hu · Fradi.hu · internetes felhasználás pontos forrásmegjelöléssel és aktív hivatkozással
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In her club assessment published on 18 October, Anna Kristensen said FTC maintained their pace even with a large lead because they remembered Dortmund’s comeback against CSM. She particularly highlighted the start of the second half.

Why caution made sense

The EHF report of 19 September confirms the precedent: Dortmund recovered from 13–22 to beat Bucuresti 35–32. This is background to the new comments, not a new result.

BSR’s reading: the opponent’s earlier recovery explains why protecting the advantage mattered, but does not by itself establish what caused FTC’s victory. Our separate analysis of the 39–25 match also examines the half-time scores.

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