2024-01-19 21:53:48
Denmark has come very close to reaching the semi-finals of the European Handball Championship held in Germany. In the top game of the main round group II on Friday in Hamburg, the three-time world champion prevailed once morest his closest competitor and defending champion Sweden with 28:27 (17:15). They only need one point to securely reach the semi-finals. In front of 13,000 spectators, the top favorite achieved their fifth victory in the fifth European Championship game.
The Swedes suffered their first defeat in the tournament, but still have a good chance of reaching the top four. In the table, the Danes lead by six points ahead of Sweden (4) and Portugal (4). The Portuguese beat Slovenia (2) with 33:30 (18:17). The Norwegians won the game between the previously pointless teams between Norway and the Netherlands 35:32 (16:18). The Norwegians ultimately achieved a well-deserved victory thanks to their star Sander Sagosen, who scored ten times.
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