Vipers are ready to defend the Final Four title from last year. With Katrine Lunde and Markéta Jerábková in the lead, the pink jerseys won 33-27 over Metz on Saturday night. Jerábková scored 12 goals, while Lunde had a save percentage of about 40. Thus, it will be the dream final against Hungarian Györ on Sunday night. We will return with video reactions from Budapest. Katrine Lunde was once again important for the Vipers, with about 40 percent saves. Photo: Nikola Krstic / NTB Vipers started best It was, as expected, a close and even opening in the giant MVM Dome. But at the position 5-5 after barely nine minutes, the Vipers slowly pulled away. Three minutes later it was 8-5 to the Vipers. Katrine Lunde got off to a good start in the match, with several good saves. The goalkeeper veteran contributed to the Vipers being a few goals ahead in the second half. Going forward, Markéta Jerábkov really took responsibility, putting five goals in the first twenty minutes. Gave away the lead But at the position 14-9 to Vipers after 21 minutes, it was a full stop for the pink-clad. Boom in attack, and no more rescues from Lunde. Thus, Metz could go to the break with a 15-14 lead. The Vipers coach probably gave clear messages during the break, after the Vipers gave up a 14-9 lead. Photo: Nikola Krstic / NTB Best in the second half In the second half it was a more determined Vipers, who were quickly back in the lead in the match. Throughout the round, there was a five-goal lead for the Norwegian champions. Thus, Lunde, Jerábková and the rest of the Vipers players could cheer for advancement to the Champions League final on Sunday night at. 18.00. Jana Knedlíková can win her fifth Champions League title on Sunday. Photo: Nikola Krstic / NTB
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