Having arrived in Graz as arguably the main title candidates, Ikast Håndbold left no doubt about their status as the Danish side downed HSG Blomberg-Lippe 28:18 in the opening semi-final of the EHF Finals Women 2025 on Saturday. A surplus of quality and experience gave them a substantial lead early in the match and Ikast never looked back, even carving out a double-digit 16:6 lead already before half-time.