Sweden easily dominated Germany (27-20), who came from too far, Wednesday in Herning (Denmark) to qualify for the semi-finals of the Women’s Handball World Cup where they will face France.
Eliminated in the quarter-finals of the 2021 edition then at the gates of the semi-finals of Euro-2022, the Scandinavians have this time passed the obstacle and will present themselves undefeated (like the French, the only other team in this case) on Friday in the last square, still in the “Boxen” of Herning. They will challenge the Bleues for a rematch of the semi-final of the 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo, won by the Bleues (29-27).
The teammates of Brest center half or left back Jenny Carlson (4 goals and 6 assists) created a crippling gap from the start of the match, leading 7 to 0 before the Germans scored their first goal, in the 15th minute . Leading by 10 goals at half-time (16-6), they were however slightly scared at the end of the match, when the Germans came back to four goals (22-18) with just over six minutes remaining. .
Goalkeeper Johanna Bundsen was solid (15 saves on 35 shots) and, in attack, Vipers Kristiansand (Norway) left back Jamina Roberts (5/8 and 5 assists) was the expected spearhead of the Swedish.
The last quarter-final will pit Denmark against Montenegro from 8:30 p.m. in Herning. The winner will challenge Norway, reigning world champion and double European champion.
