Friday, June 26
Sport 2
Police HC 34-28 APR HC
Police HC lead sequence 2-0
Police Handball Membership moved to inside one victory of retaining the Rwanda Handball Championship after defeating APR HC 34-28 in Sport 2 of the playoff finals on Saturday afternoon.
The encounter was fiercely contested, with APR HC making the brighter begin and taking an early lead. Nonetheless, a lapse in focus allowed Police HC to wrestle again management of the match.
As soon as they moved forward, Police by no means appeared again, dictating the tempo and steadily extending their benefit earlier than sealing a convincing six-goal victory.
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The end result provides Police HC a commanding 2-0 lead within the best-of-five finals sequence, leaving them only one win away from efficiently defending their league title.
Head coach Antoine Ntabanganyimana praised his crew's focus and tactical self-discipline after responding strongly to the slim 29-28 defeat they suffered in opposition to APR of their earlier assembly.
“Right this moment we had been actually centered as a result of we knew this second match was essential for us. We advised the gamers to remain strong, play an aggressive assault, and keep a compact protection. That gave us many alternatives to attain whereas defending our personal half,” Ntabanganyimana stated.
Regardless of APR's robust begin, the Police coach stated his aspect remained affected person and executed their recreation plan when it mattered most.
“APR began very nicely and pushed us to our limits, however we managed to remain composed and finally win 34-28,” he added.
With a 2-0 benefit within the sequence, Police at the moment are firmly in management and may wrap up the championship with victory in Sport 3.
“We're main 2-0, however the job will not be completed. If we win the subsequent match, the championship is over. Final yr we additionally beat APR 3-0 within the finals, and we'll converse with the gamers to ensure we stay centered and carry out nicely once more,” stated Ntabanganyimana.
Sport 3 now presents Police HC with the chance to clinch the nationwide title, whereas APR HC should win to maintain their championship hopes alive.
