With the next big win, the Norwegian handball players have secured their ticket to the main round of their home World Cup early.
With their next big win, the Norwegians have Handball players On Friday evening (December 1st, 2023) the main round ticket for their home World Cup was purchased early.
The defending champions once again played themselves into a frenzy in beating Austria 45:28 (21:12) and celebrated their second victory in the second preliminary round game of Group C. The co-hosts from Sweden and Denmark are also on course for the main round after their opening victories.
Denmark turns half-time deficit
While the Swedes in Group A were in a scoring mood in the 36:24 (22:8) against China, especially in the first half, the Danes in Group E won against the Serbian selection 25:21 (10:12) after halftime deficit. World and European champion Norway had already shown no weaknesses against Greenland (43:11) two days earlier.
Like Norway, Brazil also advanced to the next round early thanks to a 46:15 (25:5) against Kazakhstan and Spain with a 32:20 (16:12) against Ukraine. With 4-0 points each, both nations confidently lead Group G, and on Sunday there will be a direct duel in the preliminary round showdown.
Germany now against Iran
The German selection of national coach Markus Gaugisch will be challenged for the second time on Saturday (6 p.m./live ticker at sportschau.de), after their opening success, Emily Bölk and Co. will meet Iran.