GMC Drama '86 defeats Aris Nikeas in Handball Premier

In the fifth round of the Handball Premier 2026-27 season, GMC Drama '86 secured a 24-21 victory over Aris Nikeas. After a balanced first half that ended in a 10-10 tie, Drama took control in the second half, maintaining a lead that grew as high as five goals. Key performers for Drama included Horvat, Tapantzis, and Papadopoulos, who each scored five goals.

The match was marked by several disciplinary actions, including four two-minute suspensions for Drama and five for Aris Nikeas, as well as a red card for Horvat at the 33:57 mark.

Elsewhere in the league, PAOK returned to winning form with a dominant 29-13 victory against Zafira Naoussa, moving into second place. Ionikos NF also secured a win against Kilkis with a 29-24 score, while Diomedes Argos defeated Doukas 39-32. Following their win, GMC Drama '86 sits alone in third place in the standings with three wins from five matches.