The German handball players held their own against France for a long time, but ultimately failed due to the favorites’ greater routine. Now there are no points in the main round against Iceland, Austria, Hungary and Croatia. Another mistake is forbidden.
Perhaps the difference can best be explained by Kentin Mahé: France coach Guillaune Gille brought the 32-year-old veteran on in the second half; the playmaker had previously spent most of the tournament on the bench. Now he went for a seven-meter penalty against David Späth, who had already saved two penalty throws. And Mahè outwitted the 1.97 meter tall Späth with a lift.