Kolstad — Kielce: 29:36, Champions League

Kolstad hosted Kielce at home in the Champions League on Tuesday evening, but the visitors took all three points with a 36-29 win. The result keeps Kielce's perfect start intact while leaving Kolstad winless after two matches.

Kielce were always the sharper side in attack, finishing with seven goals more than the hosts. They moved into second place on four points, while Kolstad remain in fourth with none, though that table position means little at this early stage of the competition.

Our prediction before kick-off called for an away success with 65 per cent confidence, and that is exactly what transpired. Kielce simply outplayed their opponents across all three periods, showing why they are among the tournament favourites.

Kolstad have drawn both of their opening fixtures, including a 33-34 defeat to Runnar in their most recent outing. They looked vulnerable on the counter-attack, and Kielce made no mistake in taking advantage of those opportunities.

For Kielce, this extends their winning run to five consecutive matches, following victories over Piotrkowianin, Kreien-Luzern, Kalisz, Sinfin and Provence Aix. They have now accumulated four points from two Champions League games, putting them in control of their early campaign.