The Danes conjure up the next success against Switzerland and book the quarter -finals prematurely – to the delight of the German team. France also celebrated the round of the last eight through the 35:28 (19:13) victory against the Netherlands.
Led by an outstanding Emil Nielsen in the Danish goal, the defending champions were able to win against non -stuck Swiss with 39:28 (18:11). In a well -filled Jyske Bank boxing in Herning, the balance of power was cleared after 20 minutes (13: 6).
The Confederates then continued to fall behind for nine goalless minutes, whereas the Danes were increasingly easier to play into their usual speed game (16: 7). Thanks to the safe 11-goal success, Denmark not only remains unbeaten, but also gives the DHB team the early move into the World Cup quarter-finals.
The Czech Republic wins heated duel and excretes
The Czech company actually had complete control over the main round against Tunisia after 20 minutes. At 12: 5, coach Mohamed Ali Sghir already took the second break, Tomáš Mrkva and Co. performed too dominant in this phase. In the meantime, the Romanian referee team Simona Stancu and Cristina Lovin somewhat lost the management of the game, so that there were rows of clashes between the teams.
With a red card against Mohamed frad, because of a foul on Babák, we went into the break (19:12). In the second half, the two-minute penalties increased on both sides, but the heated atmosphere did not have an impact on the course of the game. Czech Republic won confidently with 32:26 (19:12).
Group II – Hungary defeats Austria
In the Varaždin Arena, the Hungarians were able to thank their opponent from Austria that they were the winner at 29:26 (12:13). In the decisive phase, the Austrian team of coach Aleš Pajovič left several top -class chances and thus missed the connection in the final phase.
Hungary Kristóf Palasics had a large part in the below -average hit rate. The 22-year-old was rightly elected to the game player. In the attack, right wing Pedro Rodríguez Álvarez (8 goals) ensured that Hungary quickly equalized the short gap to the break (12:13) and mostly dominated the second half. The quarter -finals missed the defeat, Hungary can continue to hope for progress before the final game against Qatar.
World Cup mitfavorit France remains undefeated
With Rutger Ten Velde (37 goals), the Netherlands presented the best goal scorer of the tournament at the World Cup before the game. It should also be on his gates in the duel with the previously loss -free European champion from France. The team from the former world-class handball player Staffan Olsson has so far convinced in his first participation, including in the early minutes against France. Only a 6-2 run gave the favorite in the lead at the break with 19:13.
Goalkeeper Charles Bolzinger determined the start of the second half. Montpellier handball’s goalkeeper parried spectacularly several times and suffocates the Dutch hopes for a comeback in the germ. In the end, the French cheered over a safe 35:28 (19:13) victory and the associated quarter-finals. In addition to the Netherlands, Hungary and Northern Macedonia are still fighting for second place in Group II and moving into the round of the last eight teams.
North Macedonia is fighting for the first victory in the main round
Even a strong game by Qatar Frankis Marzo (12 goals) could not prevent the World Cup out of his team against Northern Macedonia. The team of coach Veselin Vujović surprisingly lost 34:39 (17:21). That was also due to the strong performance of Mittelmann Marko Mitev.
The only 21-year-old still plays at home at HC alkaloid and convinced with five goals and six successful alludes. Due to the victory, Nordmacedonia can continue to hope for the World Cup quarter-finals. On the last matchday, however, one of the top favorites awaits the title with France.
Algeria was able to celebrate the first victory in the President’s Cup against Guinea. With 32:23 (14: 9) the North Africans won, also thanks to the 16 parades from the later player of the game Khalifa Ghedbane (HC Erlangen). Poland made short process with Kuwait in the second game of the group and easily won with 42:32 (21:15).