France faces Sweden this Sunday for the remainder of the main round of women’s Euro 2024 handball. Les Bleues can validate their ticket for the semi-finals. Follow the match live.
21:26 – The Swedes stay the course (16-22)
Despite two temporary exclusions, the Scandinavians manage to score and are not yet completely detached in this Sweden – France.
21:24 – Exclusions follow one another (14-22)
This start to the second period between Sweden and France is very choppy. Flippes receives a two-minute suspension after two temporary exclusions on the Swedish side.
21:23 – The Swedes launch (14-21)
The Scandinavians score their first goal in this second half after a little over two minutes of drought in this Sweden – France.
21:22 – A difficult start for Sweden (13-21)
It’s a small ordeal for the Swedes who are reduced to six just after conceding a 21st goal in this Sweden – France.
9:21 p.m. – It’s going fast! (13-20)
And 4/4 for Granier who continues his 100% in this Sweden – France. After a big defensive comeback from Foppa, the Blues quickly planned to unlock the clock in this second half.
9:20 p.m. – Here we go again!
The two teams returned to the floor of the Fonix Arena. The second period of this Sweden – France can begin.
9:04 p.m. – It’s the break! (13-19)
The siren sounds in Debrecen! The Blues lead quite well at half-time after a first period very controlled by Sébastien Gardillou’s players who are getting closer to the semi-finals of Euro 2024 women’s handball.
9:03 p.m. – A new penalty! (13-19)
Horacek doesn’t even stare at the opposing goalkeeper and succeeds in his second 7m throw of the evening. The Blues take a six-point lead as the break approaches.
21:01 – In lob mode (11-17)
Chloé Valentini concludes this action with a very clever little lob which allows the Blues to increase their advantage three minutes before the break in this Sweden – France.
20:59 – Another superb combination (11-15)
The French are putting on a show!! Nze Minko throws himself and concludes a kung fu initiated by Coatanea. The Blues regained a four-step lead following this superb movement.
20:57 – Sweden reacts, a timeout for France (10-13)
Sébastien Gardillou takes his first time out of this Sweden – France after three consecutive goals from the Scandinavians who wake up at the end of the first act.
20:54 – +5 for the Blues (7-12)
The bill gets heavier and heavier less than ten minutes from the end of the first period of this Sweden – France. Granier can go alone on the counter and succeeds in her third shot of the evening.
20:52 – Hagman’s big miss (7-10)
This was the number one danger for the Swedes. Nathalie Hagman fails at 7m and is still silent in this meeting even though she is the third best scorer in this Euro 2024.
20:51 – Les Bleues reduced to 6 (7-10)
For the first time in this Sweden – France, the Blues will play one less after a temporary exclusion.
20:50 – France continues its defensive posture (7-10)
Since the start of this Sweden – France, the Blues have been very serious in defense and do not leave many situations to their opponents in the evening.
20:48 – And a first timeout (6-10)
The Swedish coach wants to stop the bleeding! The Blues take a four-step lead in this Sweden – France halfway through the first act.
20:46 – Les Bleues take a first comfortable lead (6-9)
For the first time in this Sweden – France, the Blues take a rather comfortable lead after Zaadi’s successful 7m throw.
20:44 – Horacek continues (6-7)
Second goal of this Sweden – France for Horacek who scores his first penalty of the evening.
20:42 – France remains in front (5-6)
Even if Sweden enters this match well, France manages to maintain this small goal lead acquired a few minutes ago.
20:40 – Glauser already decisive! (4-5)
The French goalkeeper, already very strong against Montenegro in the 7m throws, repels Sweden’s first in this meeting.
20:39 – Les Bleues go in front (4-5)
For the first time in this Sweden – France, the Blues take the advantage thanks to Horacek who scored eight goals against his same opponents during the Paris 2024 Olympics.
20:38 – An immediate response (3-3)
The two teams go blow for blow in this start of Sweden – France. Every time the Scandinavians score, the Blues respond immediately.
20:37 – The French defense well present (2-2)
As since the start of the competition, the Blues are rather comfortable from a defensive point of view and muzzle the Swedes well at the start of Sweden – France.
20:35 – France returns (2-2)
Granier concludes a superb French counterattack and allows the Bleues to be back after a particularly lively start.