18:23
National coach Valentin Altenburg quickly rebuilt his protégés after the unfortunate bankruptcy and praised the performance of the DHB selection. “As a team we did our best tournament performance. Even if it feels like it hurts at the moment, it’s a very special moment,” said the 41-year-old. Now the German team will throw everything into the balance to grab the bronze medal.
18:14
Despite all the chances, disappointment and tears prevailed after the unfortunate semi-final defeat by Argentina. Both the lightning start of the German team by Hanna Granitzki (1st minute) and the later equalization by Charlotte Stapenhorst (44th) were of no use in the end. The South Americans had the better end of the penalty shootout in an exhausting and fast-paced game.
18:08
The German women’s hockey beckons the first World Cup medal in 24 years. The last time a DHB selection came home with precious metal was in 1998 – at that time it was third place at the tournament in Utrecht, Netherlands. Now the long dry spell against Australia should come to an end, who in turn already have two titles in their vita and last won silver eight years ago.
18:00
Hello and welcome to the third-place playoff at the Women’s Hockey World Championship! The German national team wants to fulfill their long-awaited medal dream against Australia. From 6:30 p.m. it gets exciting in the Estadi Olímpic de Terrassa.