30′
6:10 p.m
Half-time conclusion:
In the quarter-finals, the German selection is behind 6:16 at the break. The Gaugisch team completely missed the start: the DHB selection was defensively holey, offensively unimaginative, and they repeatedly bit their teeth against the Swedes’ defense. It took almost a quarter of an hour for Emily Bölk to break the knot with the first goal, but there was no chance of catching up. The Scandinavians continued to pull away goal by goal. Even two timeouts from coach Gaugisch didn’t change the face of his team. Lack of depth, no ball speed, no compactness in defense, emotionless. Although the attacking game improved in parts, every now and then the individual class shined through. But the co-hosts played their game consistently, especially on the outside, and showed great handball. They provided the highlights and thrilled the audience. This should now be a real test of character for the Eagle Troupe; it is not important to say goodbye to the race for the medals with a historic slap. See you in round two!
30′
6:04 p.m
Goal for Sweden, 16:6 by Tyra Axnér
What a hammer! Shortly before the siren, Axnér climbs up ten meters and lets it crash under the gable on the right! A real hit!
29′
6:03 p.m
Goal for Sweden, 15:6 by Linn Blohm
Once again the coordination in the inner block is not right at all, with an easy tip pass the ball comes to the circle. Blohm humorlessly sinks it into the top right corner.
28′
18:02
The Swedish trainer Tomas Axnér also decides on his first one just two minutes before going to the locker room Team timeout!
27′
6:00 p.m
Goal for Sweden, 14:6 by Olivia Mellegård
The women in yellow and blue play according to a very clear concept, the structure becomes more and more clear. The outside players are usually the target players who also use the balls safely today.
27′
6:00 p.m
Goal for Germany, 13:6 by Viola Leuchter
It’s that easy! The shooter comes off the bench and thunders the ball into the bottom right corner.
26′
6:00 p.m
This has been a lesson for the German team so far, the Swedes are playing really good handball. The German team still has some catching up to do, especially when it comes to emotions and character…
25′
5:58 p.m
Goal for Sweden, 13:5 by Jamina Roberts
25′
5:57 p.m
Goal for Germany, 12:5 by Lisa Antl
Now the backcourt had a lot of movement and let the ball run. A gap immediately appears in the circle.
23′
5:56 p.m
Goal for Sweden, 12:4 by Nathalie Hagman
Bölk misses the circle pass at the front, then Johanna Bundsen sends her right winger on her way. The pass is a disaster, but with a very delicate wrist, Hagman lifts the ball over Sarah Wachter’s head.
22′
5:56 p.m
The Swedes look optimally prepared. When playing with two pivots, the Scandinavians immediately switched their defense to a much more offensive system and kept the pressure high.
21′
17:54
Goal for Germany, 11:4 by Annika Lott
There is a lack of lightness, but with a lot of depth in the duel, Lott at least gets a throw from the right side that slips through Johanna Bundsen in the goal.
21′
17:54
Bang! After 20 minutes, coach Markus Gaugisch has to intervene for the second time and presses the button Buzzer! The main aim here is to prevent a debacle, but perhaps the team can crawl a little closer before the break.
20′
17:52
Goal for Sweden, 11:3 by Olivia Mellegård
With a bang! The ball moves quickly again, this time to the left wing.
19′
5:50 p.m
Goal for Sweden, 10:3 by Jenny Carlson
But that’s too easy! A feint is enough and the half left can march through the middle block without contact…
18′
5:49 p.m
Goal for Sweden, 9:3 by Nathalie Hagman
But that’s also really well played! The pill runs through the backcourt with a lot of pressure, Germany has to help out. The ball goes to the last step, Hagman says thank you to the right winger.
18′
5:49 p.m
Goal for Germany, 8:3 by Alina Grijseels
The DHB selection is slowly getting going, the captain is safely taking over from the line.
17′
5:49 p.m
The Swedes are not yet showing any knockout qualities and are also missing out on good opportunities. But so far the German mentality leaves little reason for hope…
16′
5:47 p.m
Goal for Germany, 8:2 by Alina Grijseels
Good answer! Bölk moves in and ties the second opponent. Grijseels gets into the back of the cross and can also break through.
16′
5:47 p.m
Goal for Sweden, 8:1 by Jamina Roberts
15′
5:46 p.m
Goal for Germany, 7:1 by Emily Bölk
There is finally the first goal for the Adler team: With an individual effort, Bölk asserts himself on the left side, fuels his way to the six and nets with a touchdown.
14′
5:46 p.m
Goal for Sweden, 7-0 by Elin Hansson
13′
5:45 p.m
Markus Gaugisch no longer understands the world, this is a completely different German team than what we have seen so far in the tournament. Johanna Bundsen continues to do the rest, the goalkeeper has already made six saves.
12′
5:43 p.m
Goal for Sweden, 6-0 by Jamina Roberts
Now everything works: First the lob pass to the circle, then the rebound ends up at Roberts.
12′
5:43 p.m
Goal for Sweden, 5-0 by Linn Blohm
10′
5:42 p.m
Yellow card for Anna Lagerquist (Sweden)
Bölk half wins the duel, the inside blocker only knows how to use a material sample to help. Test passed, but she sees the yellow box.
10′
5:41 p.m
Now it’s important to prevent a complete false start: Markus Gaugisch has to intervene for the first time early on, making his first intervention after nine minutes Time out! There needs to be a lot more effort towards the goal, especially on offense.
9′
5:40 p.m
Goal for Sweden, 4-0 by Nathalie Hagman
8th’
5:39 p.m
At the back the attitude is right, but at the front Alina Grijseels’ takeover doesn’t bring any change. Standing handball, no work for each other, Bölk and Smits with the crowbar several times.
7′
5:38 p.m
So far, the German selection has been able to distinguish itself primarily through compact defensive work. So far, Gaugisch’s troops have prevented a major deficit…
6′
5:36 p.m
Goal for Sweden, 3-0 by Jenny Carlson
This is played with a lot of conviction. It wasn’t the best solution, but in the end Carlson is free to throw.
6′
5:36 p.m
Xenia Smits pulls through on the right. After a long ball relay and a good crossing, she can break through on the right between half and outside, but can no longer get the ball on goal.
5′
5:35 p.m
Four minutes have been played and still no goal for the German team. Two slight ball losses prevented the game from getting off to a good start.
4′
5:34 p.m
Goal for Sweden, 2-0 by Jamina Roberts
3′
5:33 p.m
Goal for Sweden, 1-0 by Olivia Mellegård
The first goal of the day: from the seven-meter line. Kathi Filter decides to go down early and can no longer prevent the impact.
2′
5:32 p.m
7-meter rejected by Mareike Thomaier (Germany) But the first goal is still a long time coming, the post is in the way.
1′
5:32 p.m
What a start: Kathi Filter made the first save thanks to good defensive work, and in the second wave Xenia Smits took the seven-meter penalty.
1′
5:31 p.m
Into the knockout phase of the tournament, the quarterfinal match between Germany and Sweden has begun!
5:25 p.m
The referees for the game are from Denmark and are called Mads Hansen and Jesper Madsen, and the game is officiated by IHF delegate Cesar Castillo from Great Britain. That almost says it all, the hall is well attended, the teams arrive, then the national anthems are played – kick-off is almost upon us!
5:20 p.m
The Swedes started the tournament against China and Senegal and mastered these compulsory tasks without shining. In the third game of the preliminary round, the Scandinavians showed why they are definitely one of the tournament’s extended favorites. In a demanding game, the Northern Lights held their nerve and defeated Croatia. This meant that we made it into the main round with an optimal number of points. At the start of the main round there was a clear win against Cameroon, then there were two tests with Hungary and Montenegro, who were able to confidently beat the co-host selection with four and five goals respectively. With the last few games, coach Tomas Axnér’s team finally seems ready for the knockout phase. Due to the German defeat, the Scandinavian duel will not take place for the time being; the opponent in the semi-finals will be France, who beat the Czech Republic 33:22.
5:10 p.m
The German team has had high hopes of winning a World Cup medal since 2007, and winning precious metal would definitely mean a successful result. The minimum goal has already been achieved by reaching the quarter-finals, which is to qualify for the Olympics. After the stumbling start against Japan, in which Xenia Smits saved the opening win with the buzzer beater, two very confident performances followed against Iran and Poland. Especially against the seven from the neighboring country, the Gaugisch team needed a brilliant performance on the floor, especially the defense in conjunction with goalkeeper Katharina Filter acted optimally. And in the main round, the national team continued their winning streak, dominated against Romania and Serbia and booked their ticket to the quarter-finals early. Only in the last game of the main round was there the first defeat of the tournament against Denmark.
5:00 p.m
The 26th edition of the fight for the world handball crown is in full swing. 32 teams will compete for the world championship title up to and including December 17th. The main round ticket must be purchased in eight groups of four teams each. For the first time, the World Cup will be organized by three teams, with Denmark, Norway and Sweden acting as hosts. For the German selection, this meant games against Japan, Poland and Iran – the three best teams take the points into the main round. There were now three teams from Group E, co-hosts and favorites Denmark, Romania and Serbia. With two comfortable victories and a narrow defeat against Denmark two days ago, Germany’s selection has booked their ticket to the round of the last eight. As in the last edition, the group of favorites has not changed; Denmark, Sweden, France and the reigning world and European champions from Norway are among the title contenders.
4:50 p.m
Hello and welcome to the 26th Women’s Handball World Cup. In the quarter-finals, Germany will face co-hosts Sweden, kick-off is in Herning at the Jyske Bank Boxen at 5:30 p.m.!