22:24 – France put on a show against the Netherlands (32-28)
In this match to take the lead in Group B, the Bleues did not tremble. In front from start to finish, Nze Minko’s team controlled the valiant Dutch. They were able to count on a great Valentini, who scored ten goals. After the break, Sako also had a great match in goal with around ten saves. On July 30, the Tricolores will play Brazil to consolidate their place as leader.
VICTORY! ????????32-28????????
2/2 ✅
The Blues win against the Netherlands! ????
Next meeting for France, July 30 at 7:00 p.m. to face Brazil ????????⚡????????#BleuetFier pic.twitter.com/SYlzCUm0ah— French Handball Teams (@FRAHandball) July 28, 2024
22:23 – Sako adds a new save (31-28, 59th)
The left hand is very warm! The final bouquet!
22:20 – Valentini as a symbol (31-27, 58th)
On the counterattack, the winger concluded her superb match with a tenth goal!
22:19 – France takes a timeout (30-27, 57th)
This goal could already be decisive in this end of France – Netherlands!
22:18 – The Netherlands remain in contact (30-27, 56th)
Housheer deceived Sako with a shot at leg level.
22:17 – Nze Minko catches up (30-26, 56th)
Just back on the field, the captain unleashed a super-powerful shot! Enough to reward Sako’s new save.
22:16 – The power of Kanor (29-26, 55th)
At long range, the replacement is good for the French collective.
22:15 – Never two without three for Malestein (28-26, 54th)
After a quick throw-in, the winger broke through the French defence.
22:14 – Malestein is on fire (27-25, 52nd)
Nze Minko also gets two minutes. The Blues must not waste everything.
22:13 – France plays intelligently (27-24, 51st)
The clock is on the side of the Blues, and they are stretching out the actions to gain time.
22:12 – Toublanc scores his seven-meter goal (27-23, 49th)
It smells good for the Blues! The Netherlands are shorthanded for the next two minutes.
22:10 – The Netherlands hang on (26-23, 49th)
After a laborious action, van Wetering places the ball between Sako’s legs.
22:08 – Nze Minko suffers a first failure (26-22, 49th)
Duijndam reacted well with his right leg. The Netherlands took advantage of this to take a time-out. It was the last for the Batavians in this clash of JO 2024.
22:06 – Sako scares the Dutch (26-22, 47th)
Malestein forced her shot. It must be said that the French team’s goalkeeper is successful!
22:05 – The mischief of Valentini (25-21, 44th)
The winger hid behind an opponent to intercept the ball and score! The Blues play with their heads