Hungary's Veszprém crowned world club handball champions
Veszprém claimed the title after defeating Barcelona, while Al-Ahli secured the bronze medal by beating Zamalek.
Translated by Qiyas from كونا — Original source
Cairo, Jan 10 (KUNA) -- Hungarian club Veszprém claimed the title of the IHF Men’s Club World Championship after defeating Spanish side Barcelona 42-33 in the final held Thursday evening at the arena in Egypt’s new capital. Veszprém led 22-16 at halftime and extended their advantage in the second half to secure the victory and the championship. In the match for third and fourth place, Egypt’s Al Ahly won the bronze medal by defeating Zamalek 30-25. The Club World Championship featured 10 teams: Barcelona (Spain), Füchse Berlin (Germany), Veszprém (Hungary), Al-Wakrah (Kuwait), Al Ahly and Zamalek (Egypt), Mouloudia Oujda (Morocco), EC Pinheiros (Brazil), Los Angeles (USA), and Sydney University (Australia). (End) A.S.M. / M.M.J.
