They put on the show. For their comeback at Hall XXL de la Beaujoire, the players of HBC Nantes feasted their audience and drew (33-33) against Benfica Lisbon, all in front of more than 9000 spectators.
A draw against the Portuguese Benfica Lisbon, a match counting for the fifth day of the European League, the second continental competition in handball behind the Champions League.
Led 17-16 by the Lisbon players at the break, the H players were able to regain the advantage in the 41st minute of the game. Carried throughout the game by a Valero Rivera on fire (11 goals), the Nantes people were finally caught at the end of the game.
The big comeback to Hall XXL
Atmosphere guaranteed at the Beaujoire exhibition center, all with the compulsory wearing of a mask in the stands. But not enough to start either the crazy atmosphere in the stands.
And the supporters will still be able to enjoy themselves, the XXL saga has only just begun. After this draw against Benfica Lisbon, HBC Nantes continues with two more meetings prestige at the Beaujoire exhibition center. Then it’s time for the match against Chambéry on Saturday 11 December before the reception three days later of the leader of the championship, Paris-Saint-Germain, on Tuesday 14 December.