World Cup in Denmark
Handball players warn against Serbian women: “No treat”
Co-captain Emily Bölk in action. photo
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Another win and the DHB team is in the quarter-finals of the World Cup. The next opponent from Serbia plays unconventional handball.
Handball national coach Markus Gaugisch spoke before the duel Serbia warned about the slow play of their opponents.
“They slow down the pace brutally and play out their attacks for a very long time. They hardly counterattack. You always have to stay alert and greedy in your defense, even if the game is so slow,” the 49-year-old appealed to the German handball players.
The Serbians have already lost all their chances of reaching the quarter-finals at this World Cup and can play against Germany in the early evening (6 p.m./sportdeutschland.tv) in a relaxed and pressure-free manner. However, the so far undefeated DHB selection can, with a success, make their early entry into the quarter-finals perfect. “We want to sweep them out of the hall. Then the first big goal will be achieved,” said co-captain Emily Bölk.
Gaugisch expects a “disgusting, physical” game against the tall Serbians. “In any case, it won’t be a handball treat. But winning such dirty games is awesome in the end,” said the coach.