In an impressive derby, a true advertisement of Cypriot Handball, Parnassos and Sabbianco Anorthosis were tied 24-24 (half time 10-10) and so the score data remained the same as at the end of the first phase of the competition.
The match was competitive from start to finish with neither team getting far behind in the score. The Famagusta team was leading by two goals (22-24) before the final, but the hosts found a way to equalize and keep their unbeaten run this season.
The first scorer of the match, with eight goals, was Eleftherios Seirekidis of Sabbianco Anorthosis, while for Parnassos Hajduk Georgel Gabriel had six goals.
After the draw, Parnassos with 26 points enters the second phase as the first, with Sabbianco Anorthosis following him one point further back (25b.).
On the third rung of the standings is the European University which today (03/02) prevailed with 37-27 (half time 22-11) of ENAB and reached 21 points, with the team of Agia Varvara having four. Ilias Demertzidis was the winners' top scorer with nine goals, while Giorgos Giorgallis scored more in the match, sending the ball into the net 12 times.
In the third game of Saturday, Proodeutikos won 27-23 (halftime 12-12) against AO KN Ag. Trimithias and thus leads the second group with 12 points, with his current opponent three points behind (9b.). Nine goals were scored by Finnbogi Saemundsson for the hosts and eight by Stefanos Melissas for the visitors.
We remind you that the curtain of the match had opened with a victory of APOEL with 35-20 (half time 20-8) over Mavrommati Ag. Paul. The blue and yellow complete the first group as fourth with 15 points, while the team of Ag. Pavlou did not add a point to her account. Andreas Fotiou of the winners was the top scorer with eight goals, as well as Argyris Petrou of the visitors.
Schedule – 14th matchday
APOEL – Mavrommatis Ag. Paul 35-20
European University – ENAB 37-27
Parnassos – Sabbianco Anorthosis 24-24
Progressive – AO KN Ag. Trimithias 27-23
Rating (In 14 Games)
1. Parnassus 26 points
2. Sabbianco Anorthosis 25
3. European University 21
4. APOEL 15
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5. Progressive 12
6. AO KN Ag. Trimithias 9
7. ENAB 4
8. Mavrommatis Ag. Paul 0.