Roberto and Daniel Martins, a pair of top-notch referees from Portugal, just landed a major gig. They’re set to officiate the second leg of the EHF European Cup final.
The matchup is between AEK Athenas HC from Greece and HC Alkaloide from North Macedonia. It’s happening on Sunday at 20:30 in Skopje’s Sport Centar Boris Trajkovski.
This arena can get intense, but the Martins brothers are ready.
“We’re honored to be chosen for this European Cup final,” Daniel Martins said. He and his brother are flying to Skopje overnight.
The European Federation’s trust means a lot to them. They’ve had some big games before – like a Champions League semifinal between FC Barcelona and THW Kiel in Cologne. And a Europa League semifinal between Füchse Berlin and Montpellier Handball in Flensburg, Germany.
Now, they’re taking on the European Cup final. Roberto and Daniel are feeling proud and confident.
The road to the final
The game will be a tough one, but the Martins brothers are up for it. They’ve shown their skills in other big matches.
Their experience will be key in handling the pressure at Sport Centar Boris Trajkovski.
The crowd can get fierce, but Roberto and Daniel are focused on the task at hand.
They know what it takes to keep the game fair and exciting.
Past achievements
- Champions League semifinal: FC Barcelona vs. THW Kiel in Cologne
- Europa League semifinal: Füchse Berlin vs. Montpellier Handball in Flensburg, Germany
These games have prepared them for the European Cup final.
The Martins brothers are a well-known duo in the world of handball refereeing.
Their skills and experience make them a great fit for this big game.
Now, it’s time to see how they handle the pressure in Skopje.