Final of IV FIHB Champions League - Montpellier

The second day at Montpellier have seen the finals of the IV FIHB Champions League at the new Arena of Parc des Expositions of Montpellier (France). It was very impressive to play in such conditions with so many seated places around the field. Even if it was after the 3*** CSI and late on Sunday as the matches started at 18:45, the public was numerous and very entousiastic. A real gorgeous moment for Horse-Ball.

The first final for 3rd place was between Belgium Team Caramel against Portughese Team Vasco de Gama. A good match a bit tense game due to the suggestive context of the place and public and not only for the sportive issue! Belgium won 8 - 6 this small final gaining the bronze medal.

The Final between Blanzac Team from Bordeaux and a very good Spanish Team from Cardeleu, currently holding the title of European Champions Team, has been the most unexpected game. Very difficult for both team in finding the right way to penetrate the adverse defence. In fact after 5 min of games only 1 - 1 to then finish the first half 3 - 1 for France. A very phisical match, nearly all the time with no more than 1 gaol difference. Difficult to referee. At the end of the game the French at 30 second before the game finish succeeded in getting the last gaol, delivering the title of European Champions Team.

Probably France didn't expect such a suffered final, but at the end this Cup is back to France.