IK Sövagolf secured their first points in the EHF Cup with a 34:27 win against Sävehof on Tuesday evening. The Swedish side took control early and never let the visitors close the gap, closing the game out comfortably in the final quarter.
The hosts paid for a sloppy opening, but the old head settled them down before half-time. Sövagolf were ahead by seven goals at the interval and carried that momentum through to the end, with the crowd roaring them on throughout.
The result ends Sävehof's unbeaten run from their last five outings, which included a draw against Gorica and a heavy defeat in Zagreb. They had been competitive in those matches but found themselves backs against the walls here, unable to match Sövagolf's intensity.
For Sövagolf, this victory comes after a narrow loss to IFK Södra in their previous outing. They made the difference in key moments, particularly in the second half where they sensed blood and extended their lead to double figures.
Both sides enter the tournament with fresh legs, though the table tells no story yet. First place and fourth place both show zero games played, zero wins, zero points — the standings mean nothing until the competition properly begins.
What this match does show is Sövagolf's ability to respond after setbacks. They had their points taken from them in the last game, but they took them back here with a performance that suggested cup football has its own rules.
