Norway stops Hungary's comeback in Bucharest
Hungary lost 27–23 to Norway in the EHF Euro Cup semi-final despite nine goals from Katrin Klujber.
Events: 26 Sept 2026
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Hungary's women's handball team lost 27–23 to Norway in the EHF Euro Cup semi-final in Bucharest on 26 September. Katrin Klujber kept Hungary in contention with nine goals, while Norway's Henny Reistad scored eleven.
Hungary came close to levelling
The official EHF report says Hungary recovered from 8–15 down, trailed 13–17 at half-time and then cut the gap to 16–17. A two-player advantage at 20–22 created another opening late on, but Norway retained control. Blanka Böde-Bíró contributed six first-half saves.
Hungary will now play hosts Romania for bronze at 13:15 on Sunday. Read the separate match preview here.
