Szandra Zácsik
Encyclopedia
Szandra Zácsik is a Hungarian handballer
who plays for Ferencvárosi TC
and the Hungarian national team
.
into an ethnic Hungarian family, Zácsik made her senior debut for Váci NKSE
at the age of 14. Her talent was spotted early and was traced by both Győri ETO KC and Ferencvárosi TC
. Finally, in 2006, Ferencváros secured her services. During her spell at the club she won all color of medals in the Hungarian championship
and added a Hungarian cup
silver to her success list as well.
In 2009 she moved to Slovenian EHF Champions League outfit RK Krim, but her recurrent shoulder injury hampered her to settle in the area, and on 27 April 2010 it was reported that she is leaving Krim and going to re-join Ferencváros in summer 2011.
However, the transfer move was realized earlier than expected, as Zácsik have been released by Krim on 22 December 2010, making her able to join her former team immediately.
Ferencváros called a press conference on 27 December 2010, where it was announced that they have agreed with Zácsik and have signed a contract which will keep the left back by the club until 30 June 2013.
Zácsik immediately found herself in the starting lineup and played a pivotal role in the club's EHF Cup Winners' Cup triumph in 2011. She first found herself in the limelight against past year EHF Champions League winners Viborg HK
: with only a few seconds left and trailing by one on aggregate goals, she hit a penalty shot, giving a dramatic and unexpected victory over their highly-rated rivlas on away goals.
In the following round she helped her team with sixteen goals to knock out Toulon St-Cyr Var Handball
, that was eliminated during the Group phase of the EHF Champions League and continued their European adventure in the EHF Cup Winners' Cup. After beating Metz Handball
in a close encounter, Ferencváros played the finals against CB Mar Alicante
. This time Zácsik did not contribute to the success with number of goals, but with a clever team play. She got a tight man marking, making her unable to get into shooting position. However, by dividing the attention of the defenders, she created space for her teammates to score goals easier. Ferencváros eventually went to win the trophy and Zácsik ended the competition with 49 goals on eight matches.
on a number of international tournaments.
Team handball
Handball is a team sport in which two teams of seven players each pass a ball to throw it into the goal of the other team...
who plays for Ferencvárosi TC
Ferencvárosi TC (Women's handball)
Ferencvárosi Torna Club is a Hungarian women's handball team from Budapest, that is part of the multi-sports club Ferencvárosi TC. Nicknamed Fradi, the team plays in the Nemzeti Bajnokság I, the top level championship in Hungary. They are one of the most successful clubs in the country, having won...
and the Hungarian national team
Hungary women's national handball team
The Hungary women's national handball team is the national team of Hungary. It is governed by the Hungarian Handball Federation and takes part in international handball competitions...
.
Club
Born in KomárnoKomárno
Komárno is a town in Slovakia at the confluence of the Danube and the Váh rivers. Komárno was formed from part of a historical town in Hungary situated on both banks of the Danube. Following World War I, the border of the newly created Czechoslovakia cut the historical, unified town in half,...
into an ethnic Hungarian family, Zácsik made her senior debut for Váci NKSE
Váci NKSE
Váci Női Kézilabda Sportegyesület is a Hungarian women's handball club from Vác, that plays in the Nemzeti Bajnokság I. Founded in 1949, the team have won promotion to the top level championship first in 1998. Since then, they have been improved year by year and achieved their best result in 2010...
at the age of 14. Her talent was spotted early and was traced by both Győri ETO KC and Ferencvárosi TC
Ferencvárosi TC (Women's handball)
Ferencvárosi Torna Club is a Hungarian women's handball team from Budapest, that is part of the multi-sports club Ferencvárosi TC. Nicknamed Fradi, the team plays in the Nemzeti Bajnokság I, the top level championship in Hungary. They are one of the most successful clubs in the country, having won...
. Finally, in 2006, Ferencváros secured her services. During her spell at the club she won all color of medals in the Hungarian championship
Nemzeti Bajnokság I (Women's handball)
The Nemzeti Bajnokság I is the top professional league for Hungarian women's team handball clubs. It is administered by the Hungarian Handball Federation.- History :...
and added a Hungarian cup
Magyar Kupa (Women's handball)
Magyar Kupa is the main domestic cup for Hungarian women's team handball clubs, which is organized and supervised by the Hungarian Handball Federation. The competition is held annually, starting in September and concluding in April. The teams play in a one-leg knockout system with a final four...
silver to her success list as well.
In 2009 she moved to Slovenian EHF Champions League outfit RK Krim, but her recurrent shoulder injury hampered her to settle in the area, and on 27 April 2010 it was reported that she is leaving Krim and going to re-join Ferencváros in summer 2011.
However, the transfer move was realized earlier than expected, as Zácsik have been released by Krim on 22 December 2010, making her able to join her former team immediately.
Ferencváros called a press conference on 27 December 2010, where it was announced that they have agreed with Zácsik and have signed a contract which will keep the left back by the club until 30 June 2013.
Zácsik immediately found herself in the starting lineup and played a pivotal role in the club's EHF Cup Winners' Cup triumph in 2011. She first found herself in the limelight against past year EHF Champions League winners Viborg HK
Viborg HK
Viborg HK is the name of a Danish handball club from Viborg. The club has many teams for both women and men, but especially the professional women's team is one of the most successful in Danish and European handball since the beginning of the 1990s...
: with only a few seconds left and trailing by one on aggregate goals, she hit a penalty shot, giving a dramatic and unexpected victory over their highly-rated rivlas on away goals.
In the following round she helped her team with sixteen goals to knock out Toulon St-Cyr Var Handball
Toulon St-Cyr Var Handball
Toulon St-Cyr Var Handball is a women's handball club based in Toulon, France.- Honours :*Championnat de France:**Winners : 2010*Coupe de France:**Winners : 2011- Current squad :...
, that was eliminated during the Group phase of the EHF Champions League and continued their European adventure in the EHF Cup Winners' Cup. After beating Metz Handball
Metz Handball
Metz Handball is a women's handball club based in Metz, France. They are the en-titre champions of French League in the 2010/2011 season and they play in the EHF Women's Champions League..- Honours :*Championnat de France:...
in a close encounter, Ferencváros played the finals against CB Mar Alicante
CB Mar Alicante
Club Balonmano Mar Alicante is a Spanish team handball club from Alicante, that plays in the Liga ABF, the top-tier handball league for women in Spain...
. This time Zácsik did not contribute to the success with number of goals, but with a clever team play. She got a tight man marking, making her unable to get into shooting position. However, by dividing the attention of the defenders, she created space for her teammates to score goals easier. Ferencváros eventually went to win the trophy and Zácsik ended the competition with 49 goals on eight matches.
International
Zácsik have won the silver medal on the Junior European Championship on home soil, and also debuted in the senior team on 22 September 2009 against Germany.Personal
Her cousin, Mónika Kovacsicz, is a professional handball player as well, having represented the Hungarian national teamHungary women's national handball team
The Hungary women's national handball team is the national team of Hungary. It is governed by the Hungarian Handball Federation and takes part in international handball competitions...
on a number of international tournaments.
Achievements
- Nemzeti Bajnokság INemzeti Bajnokság I (Women's handball)The Nemzeti Bajnokság I is the top professional league for Hungarian women's team handball clubs. It is administered by the Hungarian Handball Federation.- History :...
:- Winner: 2007
- Silver Medallist: 2009
- Bronze Medallist: 2008, 2011
- Magyar KupaMagyar Kupa (Women's handball)Magyar Kupa is the main domestic cup for Hungarian women's team handball clubs, which is organized and supervised by the Hungarian Handball Federation. The competition is held annually, starting in September and concluding in April. The teams play in a one-leg knockout system with a final four...
:- Silver Medallist: 2007
- Slovenian Championship:
- Winner: 2010
- Slovenian Cup:
- Winner: 2010
- EHF Cup Winners' Cup:
- Winner: 2011
- Semifinalist: 2007
- EHF Champions Trophy:
- Fourth Placed: 2006
- Junior European Championship:
- Silver Medallist: 2009