Kadetten hand first defeat to Füchse Berlin
What a performance by Odinn Thor Rikhardsson. After scoring 24 goals in the two Last 16 legs against Ystad, the Icelandic wing was unstoppable again in the first quarter-final against Füchse Berlin. His 15 goals for Kadetten Schaffhausen were the key for the Swiss champions' 37:33 victory, who opened the gate towards potentially their first-ever EHF Finals Men.
It was Kadetten's second victory against a German team in this season after winning 25:24 at Göppingen in the group phase. Meanwhile, after 12 victories in the same number of European League matches, Berlin were defeated for the first time in this competition.
At some points the guys played too hastily. But I have to say that they showed an outstanding game. The 3,500 spectators inspired us and gave us some extra power. We fly to Berlin to fight for the Finals.
We started solidly in the game but then we made many, many mistakes especially in defence. At 28:28 we had the chance to turn the game. We didn't and Kadetten Schaffhausen on the other hand punished us. I promise that it will not be an easy game for Kadetten Schaffhausen next week in Berlin.
