France got the better of Hungary this Tuesday (30-27) and finished the main round of Euro 2024 women’s handball in first place. Les Bleues are ideally preparing for their semi-final on Friday.
19:45 – Match summary
France dominates Hungary and secures first place (30-27). The Blues made a good start against the particularly clumsy Hungarians who took nine minutes to score their first goal. The Blues took the opportunity to take up to four lengths ahead. The first Hungarian goal will unlock the Hungarian arms. The Hungarians managed to surprise Glauser and the French defense on several occasions, but the French attackers also managed to maintain the pace. At the end of the first period, Hungary came back, in particular, thanks to its goalkeeper who played a solid first period. Returning from the locker room, Sako takes Glauser’s place in the cages and she will put the Hungarians through an ordeal with decisive saves. In the offensive sector, the French manage the clock and the advantage that they were able to recreate. The experience of Sébastien Gardillou’s players makes a real difference at the end of the match because they will finish perfectly while keeping their opponents at bay. They will play the semi-final against Denmark or the Netherlands this Friday.
19:35 – France avoids Norway
We do not yet know the opponent of Les Bleues in the semi-finals of this Euro 2024. If the French have secured first place, they know that they will avoid Norway who are assured of first place in the other group. On the other hand, second position will be played out between Denmark and the Netherlands tomorrow.
19:31 – France wins!
It’s over in Debrecen!! Les Bleues won against Hungary and finished in first place in this group 1 of the main round of the 2024 women’s handball Euro.
19:30 – Sako secures success! (27-30)
And Sako’s new stop on his line!! Les Bleues will win in this Hungary – France.
19:28 – A little more suspense (27-29)
The Hungarians have not said their last word in this Hungary – France. The Magyars come back to two lengths two minutes from the end. The Fonix Arena in Debrecen is pushing hard.
19:25 – Horacek with success (25-29)
The referees will check if this ball has entered. The slowdown is clear for the Hungarians and Horacek scores and gives the French a four-goal lead with three big minutes to go.
19:23 – A French timeout (24-27)
Séabstien Gardillou poses a second timeout in this Hungary – France. Les Bleues are getting closer to first place in group 1 of this main round of Euro 2024 women’s handball. There are five minutes left at the Fonix Arena.
19:21 – Juhasz’s top corner (24-27)
The timeout exit is perfect for the Hungarians who score a sublime goal through Juhasza who finds Sako’s top corner.
19:20 – One last Hungarian timeout (23-27)
Seven minutes from the end of this Hungary – France, the Hungarian coach takes a final timeout to revive his team which sees first place in the group slip away.
19:18 – Flippes continues! (23-27)
The Messina continues its undermining work and obtains a new 7m jet. Horacek is responsible for transforming this penalty.
19:16 – Klujber’s missile (23-26)
What a match from the Hungarian who unleashes a magical hip shot. Even Sako admits defeat by welcoming Klujber’s shot.
19:15 – Hungary at 6 (22-26)
The Blues are breathing again. Thanks to a 7m throw, Horacek gives the French four goals back in this Hungary – France. The Magyars are at six for two minutes after a temporary exclusion.
19:14 – Les Bleues in management (22-25)
After Sako’s sixth save in this second period, the French did not rush forward and managed this score advantage.
19:11 – Zaadi transforms (21-24)
Like Horacek, Zaadi does not feint on a 7m throw and it works. The Blues manage to maintain their three-goal lead with around ten minutes remaining in this Hungary – France match.
19:09 – Sako decisive!! (20-23)
WHAT A PARADE! Hatadou Sako is exceptional in this second half and does a lot of good for the France team.
19:09 – This time it works (20-23)
After hitting the bar a few moments ago, Flippes unleashes his power and clears the top corner.
19:07 – The bar for Flippes! (19-22)
France could have taken off in this second half but Flippes’ lob ended up on the Hungarian bar.
19:06 – 20 minutes left (18-21)
The Blues have regained a three-point lead and must hold on for 20 minutes if they want to finish this main round in first place.
19:03 – A blow to the head (17-20)
Foppa and Vamos collide. It’s a head-to-head clash and both players end up getting up after a few seconds on the ground.
19:01 – Impassable Sako! (16-19)
The French goalkeeper is still decisive in this intervention and already makes her third save in less than ten minutes in this second half.
18:58 – 100% for Klujber (15-17)
Sixth goal of the evening for Klujber who has still not missed a 7m throw since the start of this Hungary – France.
18:57 – Sako on fire! (14-17)
And already a second save for Sako since he came into play at the break in this Hungary – France.
18:55 – A good start to the second period (13-16)
The French came back very well in this second half. Nze Minko already scores the third French goal of the second half.
18:53 – Foppa and Sako decisive! (13-14)
Just after Foppa’s first goal of the second period, Sako made a sublime save at the start of the second period between Hungary and France.