The plan goes off without a hitch.
The French handball players took place against Brazil (34-29) to string together a second success in as many games in the Olympic tournament of the Tokyo Games, Monday at Yoyogi Stadium.
They have taken a big step towards qualifying for the quarter-finals, which they will reach if they place in the top four in their group of six.
Germany awaits them on Wednesday, then in order, Spain and Norway.
Guillaume Gille's men confirmed their first convincing victory against Argentina on Saturday (33-27), against an opponent of superior caliber.
These same Brazilians had made life difficult for Norway on Saturday, led to the break (13-12) before finally winning 27-24.
Never led to the score
Unlike the band of Sander Sagosen, who was up to four lengths behind (10-6, in the middle of the first period), the Blues have always been ahead of the score as against Argentina. After a hooked first period (13-12 three minutes from the break), the entry of Nicolas Tournat, left out of the scoresheet on Saturday, gave the Blues a boost. The pivot scored two goals and obtained a seven-meter throw transformed by captain Michaël Guigou to allow his partners to reach the locker room with three goals ahead (16-13).
🎉Victory of France against Brazil 34-29
🎉 Handball players 🇫🇷 easily win in their second group match.
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The bench confirmed its importance in the second act with the appearance on the floor of the other goalkeeper Yann Genty, Hugo Descat, Valentin Porte and Kentin Mahé.
Long-injured team star Nikola Karabatic has scored four goals for him.
