Russian side Zvezda Zvenigorod were crowned champions of Europe after a 31-29 win over Hypo Niederosterreich in the second leg of the final of the Women's Champions League.

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• Zvezda fight back in final first leg

Having beaten the Austrian outfit 25-24 on their home court a week ago, Zvenigorod edged out their opponents once again to record victory by the narrowest of margins at the Arena Nova.

It was disappointment for Hypo - the record Champions League winners, with eight all-time victories - who matched Zvenigorod for much of the match.

Going in at half-time there was nothing to separate the two sides at half-time but the visitors stepped up a gear as time ran out, Irina Poltoratskaya netting ten goals to power them on their way to glory.