The quarter-final sport of the World Handball Championship of the German nationwide crew – however about three quarters of an hour later than anticipated!
Wednesday’s 8:30pm prime-time match in opposition to document world champions France might be delayed by round 40 minutes and could not begin till 9pm.
The motive: The conflict between Norway and Spain, which was beforehand held in Gdańsk, is now being prolonged for the second time, in order that Germany and their French rivals within the corridor can heat up and play afterwards.
In any case, this match might be a vital level within the battle for the semi-finals. (All details about the 2023 World Handball Championship)
From now on, the motto of nationwide coach Alfred Gislason’s crew is: All or nothing – win or fly!
“This is probably the most tough opponent. We need to play an ideal sport,” says Gislason earlier than persevering with his journey to the Baltic Sea. (Karabat Portrait: World Handball Monster)
Unsurprisingly, Les Bleus might return to distinctive gamers and superstars corresponding to Nikola Karabatic and Dika Mem, who’ve solely gained earlier tournaments. (UPDATE: Where’s the DHB cracker on TV)
But Germany additionally made progress solely till the final sport, so it is nonetheless sizzling: The first setback of the present World Cup – the defeat in the principle stage in opposition to Norway – is over. (Personal criticism: area on the again of the scroll)
Fueling the euphoria: For the primary time in 4 years, German Handball Federation (DHB) qualification for the World Cup or European Championship is again within the playoffs. And Poland’s winter wonderland might return to the rostrum for the primary time since profitable the title in 2016. (Knorr Tower: “It’s on every bit of paper”)
How to look at the World Cup 1/4 closing France vs Germany reside:
tv: ZDF and sportdeutschland.television
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Handball World Championship LIVE: France – Germany
The German nationwide crew must equalize in opposition to France in an effort to stop the title dream from exploding. This perception can be maintained at dwelling, and the entire of Germany is conserving its fingers crossed for the handball gamers. “I’m assured that we’ll survive the quarterfinals,” says DOSB President Thomas Weikert. (Top scorers of the World Handball Championship)
However, later contender Tim Seechel was initially neglected: HC Erlangen was the seventeenth participant to reach in Gdansk on Tuesday, however was not within the squad for the match in opposition to France, which had simply 16 gamers.
The lately injured backcourt participant Paul Drucks (Füchse Berlin) can be a part of the sport.
In any case: Johannes Golla is assured that Germany will advance.
After a brief evening on the roughly one-hour flight from Krakow to Gdansk, every participant “tried to shut his eyes for a couple of minutes,” in keeping with the DHB boss. “The loss shook us all and I hope we at the moment are within the match. (NEWS: Scandal in France)
“We tried to say: we wish to win. We aren’t the favourites, however we aren’t with out a probability,” says DHB sports activities director Axel Kromer.
Here’s a fast have a look at the World Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday, January 25:
18.00: Norway – Spain (Eurosport and sportdeutschland.television)
18.00: Denmark – Hungary (sportdeutschland.television)
20.30: Sweden – Egypt (sportdeutschland.television)
round 21:00: France – Germany (ZDF and sportdeutschland.television)
Handball: Gislason launched runner Tim Zechel to the DHB crew