Kiel build 13-goal Champions League advantage over Lovcen

Confirmed development

THW Kiel defeated Lovcen Cetinje 35-22 in Kiel on 24 February 2001 to establish a 13-goal lead in their men's Champions League quarter-final. Kiel led 16-10 at the interval and increased the difference after the break. The result completed only the opening leg: qualification still depended on the return match in Cetinje, rather than being settled by the German club's home victory alone.

Details

Nenad Perunicic scored ten times against the Yugoslav champions, while Nikolaj Jacobsen contributed nine and Stefan Lovgren six. Lovcen had led 5-3 before Jacobsen's consecutive goals brought the teams level. Kiel changed goalkeepers during that opening period, introducing Axel Geerken for Steinar Ege. The hosts subsequently moved ahead and reached half-time with a six-goal advantage.

Context

Kiel's lead continued to grow through the second half, reaching 29-19 before the closing stages. Morten Bjerre scored the final goal to establish the eventual 35-22 scoreline. Lovcen had finished first in their preliminary group, ahead of Portland San Antonio, while Kiel had progressed as runners-up behind ABC Braga. That group-stage contrast gave way to a decisive home performance in the first knockout meeting.

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