Meister Jags Vöslau secured a spot in the third round of the European Cup, standing as the lone Austrian men’s club to advance after the weekend matches. While Vöslau progressed past their opponents, domestic rivals Krems, Fivers Margareten, and Ferlach all exited the continental competition following hard-fought encounters on home floors.
Vöslau Secures Progress Against Bojnice
Carrying a four-goal advantage from the opening leg, Meister Jags Vöslau finished the job at home against Slovakian club Bojnice with a 27-22 victory, according to sports reports from ORF.at. Vöslau had previously claimed a 31-27 away win on Saturday, establishing early control of the two-legged tie. By halftime of the return leg, the hosts had already built a 14-9 cushion, effectively keeping the visitors at bay through the final whistle to cement an aggregate triumph.
Krems Falls Short Against Volendam
Austrian cup-winners Krems let a first-leg advantage slip away in front of their home supporters, dropping a 24-27 decision to Dutch side Volendam. Having earned a two-goal cushion in the initial meeting, Krems battled through a physical encounter that saw them trail 12-14 at the break. The narrow three-goal defeat on the night erased their aggregate margin, eliminating the club from further European play.
Fivers Miss Out Despite High-Scoring Win Over Besiktas
Fivers Margareten delivered an offensive showcase in their home arena, defeating Turkish club Besiktas 42-36 after holding an 18-17 lead at intermission. Despite the six-goal victory on the day, the home side missed advancement by a single goal on aggregate. The deficit stems from Istanbul, where the Fivers had fallen 31-38 in the first leg of the series.
Ferlach Eliminated by European Cup Holders Alkaloid
Ferlach found themselves overmatched against North Macedonian side Alkaloid, the reigning European Cup winners from 2025, exiting the tournament with an 18-32 defeat at home. The Carinthian squad trailed 6-12 at halftime before the visitors pulled away decisively. Coupled with a 22-31 loss in the away fixture, Ferlach bowed out of the competition with a clear aggregate deficit.
