Two victories in two meetings: the Blues start their World Cup perfectly, in Egypt.
After their success against the Norwegian vice-world champions on Thursday (28-24), they followed suit against Austria (35-28), the weakest opponent in their group, this Saturday.
This success sends them to the main round.
What you must remember
It was not all perfect but the French got the job done.
Despite some defensive shortcomings, partially offset by the stops of Vincent Gérard, the men of Guillaume Gille - who made the turn - quickly took the measure of the Austrians.
After a hungry start to the game, the France team broke away to lead 17 to 13 at half-time, in the wake of Michaël Guigou (4/6 before the break).
Austria 28 🇦🇹⚡🇫🇷 35 France
Great success, the Blues confirm their good form in this World Cup # Egypt2021!
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Next meeting Monday 6:00 p.m. in front of Switzerland 👀 #BleuetFier #AUTFRA pic.twitter.com/KBH8Y4NEQM
- France Hand Teams (@FRAHandball) January 16, 2021
In the second half, Ludovic Fabregas (6 goals out of 6 shots attempted), Luka Karabatic, Valentin Porte or even Dika Mem (all at 3/3) helped boost the score.
Finally, the Blues win, without shining but with seriousness, 35-28.
This is the second defeat of the Austrians, already beaten by the Swiss (25-28), Thursday.
They will challenge the Norwegians in the evening.
The player: Vincent Gérard
On the bench against Norway Thursday, he was able to admire the superb performance of Wesley Pardin in the French cages (18 saves, 45% success).
This Saturday, the experienced Vincent Gérard did not fail to stand out either, especially in the first act, where he multiplied the parades.
The PSG goalkeeper even scored two goals, while the opposing cage was deserted.
Like his counterpart, he too was elected man of the match.
The number: 2
The number of successes in four outings of the France team under the direction of Guillaume Gille.
The two intervened during this World Cup after a draw and a defeat against Serbia in qualifying for Euro 2022.
39 ': 17 - 25 |
The Blues defend well and it is Vincent Gérard who inflates the brand💪 #BleuetFier #AUTFRA pic.twitter.com/EE9cJJVMaf
- France Hand Teams (@FRAHandball) January 16, 2021
