2024-01-16 19:19:17
– No miracle for Switzerland, eliminated from the Euro in Germany
Andy Schmid and his teammates were on par with North Macedonia for a long time, before losing in the final moments (29-27). A result synonymous with elimination.
Published today at 8:19 p.m.
Cédrie Tynowski and her teammates did not come far from concluding their European Championship with a victory.
AFP
As in its previous participations in the final phase of the Men’s European Championship, the Swiss team failed to qualify for the main round. But she completed the preliminary round without merit, narrowly beaten by North Macedonia (29-27).
Before kick-off, the selection led by Michael Suter retained a slim hope of qualification. To do this, they had to make up for a 23-goal deficit on France, which they had held magnificently in check two days earlier. In other words: it saw itself forced to win largely against North Macedonia, while counting on a heavy defeat of the French against Germany in the evening. Highly hypothetical scenario. On arrival, the Helvetii did not manage to carry out even their share of the work but they bowed with honors.
Andy Schmid elected man of the match for his farewell
Neck and neck at the start of the match, they conceded a first large gap around the 20th minute (10-5 in the 23rd), which North Macedonia retained for a long time. Andy Schmid – scorer of 12 goals and voted man of the match – and his teammates fought back as the last quarter of an hour approached. Still trailing by four lengths in the 42nd (20-16), they reduced the lead until catching up again in the 51st (23-23) and even taking the lead in the 55th (24-25).
Qualification had long since passed but the possibility of finishing the Euro with a positive result was taking shape. This was without counting on the tenacity of the Macedonians, who turned the tide in the last minute to snatch victory.
Regardless of the outcome of the upcoming match between France and Germany, Switzerland is guaranteed to finish the preliminary phase in last place in its group, with two defeats and a draw on its record. But she will leave Germany with great emotions in her luggage: those provided by the Homeric draw obtained against France, the most successful nation in the history of handball, and the farewell of the legendary Andy Schmid (40 years old). The latter is preparing to succeed Michael Suter at the head of the selection. To continue writing the most beautiful pages?
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