Krim OTP Group Mercator loses fifth consecutive Champions League match

The women's handball team Krim OTP Group Mercator suffered its fifth consecutive defeat in the Champions League Group A. During their fifth round match in Dortmund, Germany, they lost to Borussia Dortmund with a final score of 37:31 (18:22).

Despite an early lead of 7:4 in the eighth minute, the Slovenian champions struggled to maintain momentum. Borussia Dortmund equalized shortly after, and the deficit grew throughout the match, with Krim trailing by at least four and up to eight goals in the second half. Ana Abina was the top scorer for Krim with nine goals, followed by Nina Zulić with six.

Krim currently sits at the bottom of Group A alongside Sola, having previously lost to Ferencvaros, Bukarešt, Esbjerg, and Brest. Their next match is scheduled for October 17 against Budućnost in Ljubljana.