Handball | Huge blow for the French in this Euro

Handball | Huge blow for the French in this Euro
Handball | Huge blow for the French in this Euro

Seven out of seven. This is the terrible victory record for Sébastien Gardillou's players in this women's handball Euro. So in the semi-finals against the Danes, all our hopes rested on the shoulders of the Scandinavians. And against all odds, the Blues heard our call.

Les Bleues (finally) say goodbye to the handball Euro

The match begins in the Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna, and it is the Danes who set the tone. And to achieve this, they rely heavily on their goalkeeper Anna Kristensen, who is the one who has made the most saves in this Euro. And one thing is certain, she has no plans to let her guard down against the Blues. Quite the contrary.

While the French are trailing 13-11 a few seconds before halftime, they hope to benefit from the last possession to reduce the score. In a few seconds, they manage to crack the Danish defense, but still not this devil Anna Kristensen. 13-11 at halftime.

Anna Kristensen, our ally for a night

Returning from the locker room, Denmark widened the gap (14-11), but a 10-minute drought put an end to our good mood. Unlike Sébastien Gardillou's players who picked up the score (14-14). But the fear is only short-lived. The scenario is the same again, but in the other direction this time. The French scored a sublime 6-0 which gave us a significant breath of fresh air (20-14). Then just behind, it's a bad French commitment, ball to Denmark. We think we're dreaming.

The Blues come back to 22-19, and can further reduce the gap on a penalty. But that's not the opinion of goalkeeper Anna Kristensen. The Dane remains true to herself, and reinforces her reputation as an insurmountable wall. His sixteenth save of the game with almost 50% success, let's erect a statue to him immediately.

ultimately lost 24-22 and will therefore return to the small final. This weekend is shaping up to be perfect.


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