Krištopāns delivers strong performance as Melzungen avoids defeat in Bundesliga
Latvian handball player Dainis Krištopāns was one of his team's top performers in Germany's Bundesliga tonight, as Melzungen drew with Gummersbach. Renārs Uščins helped Hannover secure a win over the Hamburg side.
Several Latvian legionnaires took to the court in Germany's handball Bundesliga tonight, with experienced player Dainis Krištopāns delivering the most productive performance among them.
Krištopāns helps Melzungen avoid loss
The nearly 36-year-old player from Ludza spent close to 56 minutes on court and converted five of his seven shot attempts. He also contributed two assists and one blocked shot, alongside a single turnover and a two-minute suspension. Krištopāns finished the match with an efficiency rating of 82 out of a possible 100 points.
Thanks to this performance, Krištopāns helped Melzungen avoid an away defeat against Gummersbach, with the match ending in a 31:31 draw. Melzungen won the EHF European League last season, a triumph that also earned the club a spot in this season's Champions League. The team's current record for the new season stands at one win, one draw and one loss.
Uščins contributes to Hannover win
A better result came for Hannover, who defeated the Hamburg side 30:28 in their home match. The victory gives Hannover five points out of a possible six after three games.
Latvian handball player Renārs Uščins scored four goals on six attempts in the match and added an assist, along with one intercepted ball. His efficiency rating for the game was 83 points.
