Zorya women faced Handball Warsaw in the Central League on Friday evening and came away with a 29-23 win. The result keeps the home side unbeaten across four games, while Warsaw remain winless in their last outing. By then, the gap between the two sides in the table was already clear.
Zorya sit second with 12 points from four matches, all victories. Warsaw are sixth on 6 points after two wins and two draws. The home side have not dropped a single point this season, which sets them apart from the rest of the pack.
The visitors lost their last game 35-26 to Kielce, a result that exposed defensive vulnerabilities. Before that, they had beaten SMS ZPRP Płock 33-22 and held AZS Poznań to a draw. To be fair, their form has been inconsistent rather than poor.
We called for a home win before kick-off, and the prediction held up. The confidence came from Zorya's home record and Warsaw's away struggles. And here's the thing — the margin of victory suggested the home side were in control from the opening minutes.
The result moves Zorya closer to the top of the table, though Warsaw are still mathematically in contention for European spots. Four points separate the two sides, which is a meaningful gap at this stage of the season.
Zorya's attack looked sharp, but the defensive shape against Warsaw's counters will need work. The coaching staff will review the second-half period where the visitors pushed harder. By then, the result was already decided, but the manner of the win matters for the next fixture.