As of: February 1, 2024, 4:47 a.m
By: Christoph Wutz
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The DHB team finished the home European Championship in fourth place.
At the end she drove Sweden's goalkeeper to despair.
The live ticker for reading.
Handball European Championship: Sweden – Germany 34:31 (18:12)
No medal at the home handball European Championship: Germany loses to Sweden
The ticker for the game for third place can be read.
CONCLUSION:
Germany deservedly lost to the Swedish team 31:34 (12:18).
In particular, Sweden's goalkeeper, Andreas Palicka, excelled in the game for third place and secured the bronze medal for the Scandinavians.
The DHB selection fought back passionately in the second half, but could no longer come close.
Sweden remained efficient.
Germany ended up in fourth place in front of their home crowd.
Alfred Gislason's team also missed direct Olympic qualification, but can still secure a ticket for the games in Paris in the summer in the deciding tournament in March.
Sweden – Germany 34:31 (18:12)
Squad Germany: |
Späth, Wolff - Lichtlein, Golla, Heymann, Fischer, Knorr, Köster, Weber, Uscins, Häfner, Dahmke, Mertens, Steinert, Kastening, Kohlbacher |
Squad Sweden: |
Palicka, Thulin - Pettersson, Karlsson, Wanne, Pellas, Darj, Bergendahl, Nilsson, Carlsbogard, Claar, Lagergren, Gottfridsson, Sandell, Johansson, Wallinius |
Venue: |
Lanxess Arena in Cologne |
No medal at the home handball European Championship: Germany loses to Sweden
60th minute: THE GAME IS OVER! Germany loses the game for third place against Sweden and has to settle for fourth place at the home European Championship.
60th minute:
But Lagergren doesn't give the German goalkeeper a chance and makes it 34:31.
That must have been it, the DHB team doesn't have enough time left.
60th minute:
With 30 seconds left on the clock, emotions suddenly run high.
Darj has to leave the field for two minutes for an infringement.
Then Sweden is on the attack, all hopes rest on Wolff.
59th minute:
Goal for Sweden, then it's up and down.
First Palicka parries again, but then Wolff also makes a great save against Karlsson.
Uscins in return is ice cold, 33:31!
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58th minute:
The chance for Germany after a mistake by Sweden, but Palicka is there again!
It's unbelievable what he's doing today!
It remains at 32:30.
Fourth at the home European Championship: Germany's handball players led by captain Johannes Golla lost the game for third place against Sweden.
© Imago / Maximilian Koch
57th minute:
Uscins with an energetic performance from the right, again only two goals difference.
Germany still has three minutes left, it can still work!
54th minute:
But what a save that is from Palicka, amazing!
Steinert comes from the right, but Palicka quickly closes her legs and defends the ball.
In return, Wanne scored 32:29.
54th minute:
Wolff, yes!
He does a great job of directing a throw from a distance onto the crossbar, and now Germany can reduce the score to one goal at 31:29.
53rd minute:
Steinert!
After a defensive block, he takes advantage of the opportunity in front of Palicka and scores to make it 30:28, Germany is only two goals away!
50th minute:
Mertens again, great hit from the left to the far corner.
Gottfridsson was successful before.
50th minute:
But Wolff is also holding strong now.
Wanne runs in from the left, but Wolff parries with his right leg.
His seventh save today.
Mertens uses the counterattack to make it 29:26!
50th minute:
Köster tries from a distance, but Thulin parries in the right corner.
Afterwards, the Swedes again rely on seven field players in attack, and the goalkeeper briefly leaves the field.
50th minute:
Tub against Wolff, seven meters: The Swede stays safe and converts once again, the score is 29:25 for Sweden.
Germany still doesn't come close.
Now Gislason is taking the next break.
48th minute:
It becomes quiet for a moment in the hall: seven meters for Germany, Palicka comes back into the Swedes' goal.
But Kastening keeps his nerve, 24:27.
Carlsbogard had previously netted.
47th minute:
Nice turn by Golla at the circle, who then makes it 23:26 from a German perspective.
Is there anything else going on here for the DHB team?
47th minute:
Uscins from the right, he is also a man for the goals today.
After that, Wolff can excel again.
45th minute:
Annoying!
Claar scores twice, the score is 26:21.
The second goal was preceded by a pass error by Knorr, not Germany's first technical shortcoming today.
44th minute:
Tobias Thulin is now in the game and makes a save for the first time.
Sweden then takes a break.
43rd minute:
Germany is back on.
After a missed throw by Sandell, Knorr is there, something could still work for the DHB team!
Desperate fight: Germany's Juri Knorr against Sweden.
© Imago / HMB Media
41st minute:
After a seven-meter penalty, which Wanne safely converts, the score is 24:19 for Sweden.
Knorr and Sandell had previously netted.
40th minute:
Mertens blocks strongly, Knorr heaves the following counterattack into the net.
Great action from Germany!
39th minute:
Golla shortens, 22:17.
Great goal from the captain.
38th minute:
Now the difference is six goals again, Claar is successful for the Swedes.
37th minute:
Wolff is now there.
The All-Star goalkeeper's next save, he could become Germany's guarantee of victory.
The following attack leads to 16:21 from the German perspective through Mertens after a throw from the post by Uscins.
36th minute:
Repeated technical errors on the German side!
This time it is Köster who wants to put Mertens in the spotlight on the left, but throws it out of bounds.
35th minute:
Lagergren scores the 20th Swedish goal, but in return Uscins is also successful for Germany.
34th minute:
Then there are whistles from the Cologne audience: When a throw from a distance, Carlsbogard pushes Köster clear, whose attempt misses the goal.
The referees don't give a foul, in return Karlsson hits freely in front of Wolff.
32nd minute:
Germany initially shortens, then Wolff is there again with a reflex.
It remains at 18:13.
31st minute:
Wolff is there straight away and makes a strong save against Gottfridsson.
31st minute: The second half of the game for third place in the European Handball Championship continues!
+++ Sweden impresses with a strong goalkeeper and primarily through their wing players.
Game for third place live: Germany gets under the wheels in the first half
30th minute: Half time in Cologne! After a mixed first half, Germany is behind 12:18 in the game for third place. In the first few minutes it was very even, but gradually the Swedes pulled away. After a medical emergency in the audience, the Scandinavians extended their lead. Today the DHB team finds its champion in Andreas Palicka in the Swedish goal, he is outstanding. Nevertheless, the German offensive must intensify its efforts and, above all, increase its precision in front of the goal.
30th minute:
Sandell again, Sweden leads by six goals.
Then Palicka is back at his post, that should have been it for the first half.
29th minute:
But Bergendahl scores from the reverse and increases the score to 17:12.
Germany still doesn't get enough defensive access, it's too easy.
Shortly afterwards there is another time out.
28th minute:
Now!
Germany is back!
After Kohlbacher's eleventh goal, Köster asserted himself energetically in the middle and scored to make it 16:12.
26th minute:
David Späth, now in the German goal, can distinguish himself for the first time.
But on the other hand, Germany is still inefficient and repeatedly fails because of Andreas Palicka in the Swedish box.
The DHB team has to become braver and throw better.
In distress: Germany's Renars Uscins (r.) against Sweden's Jonathan Carlsbogard.
© Imago / Bildbyran
25th minute:
Things are happening in quick succession and a lot of goals are now being scored.
After goals from Weber, Häfner, Bergendahl, Claar and Köster the score is 16:10 for Sweden.
22nd minute:
Now Sweden is pulling away.
The German attacks keep blocking past Palicka, and the Scandinavians are currently staying ice cold in front of the German goal.
Clear 14:7 lead for Sweden.
20th minute:
Kohlbacher fails with a low attempt at Palicka, great save from the Swede.
19th minute:
Sandell restores the four-goal lead, then Bergendahl has to leave the field for two minutes.
19th minute:
Claar increases for Sweden, but shortly afterwards Golla is there and scores from the middle to make it 10:7.
Medical emergency: game between Sweden and Germany interrupted
17th minute:
The game continues after the medical emergency in the stands.
17th minute:
The man is accompanied by the stadium's medical staff and is now receiving further care.
He appears to be stable and the game will resume in a few moments.
17th minute:
The German and Swedish team doctors who treated him give the signal: The condition of the man in the audience is stable, so things can continue immediately.
17th minute:
Stadium spokesman Kevin Gerwin informs: There was a “medical emergency” in the opposite stand, which is now being treated.
17th minute:
What exactly happened is still unclear.
Both teams sit on the benches and wait for the game to continue.
17th minute:
The game is now interrupted with the score at 9:6 for Sweden.
It is very quiet in the arena; it is presumably a medical incident in the Cologne audience.
16th minute:
Palicka hits a wall in the Swedes' goal!
After a defense by Claar in the circle, Kastening takes on Kohlbacher for a seven-meter penalty, but the Swedish goalkeeper spreads wide and prevents the seventh German goal with his left arm.
Great action from the former Bundesliga goalkeeper!
15th minute:
Kohlbacher shortens from the middle, 9:6!
Germany is staying tuned, everything is still possible.
14th minute:
First time penalty of the afternoon.
Lukas Sandell from the Swedes has to leave the field for two minutes after an infringement.
14th minute:
What a wonderful goal for Germany!
Uscins moves in from the right under pressure and sees the incoming Weber.
He uses the Kempa trick to make it 8:5, a great hit by the DHB team.
12th minute:
Germany continues to make too many mistakes: Knorr takes a risky throw from a distance, but Darj blocks it.
Karlsson is up and away, Sweden extends their lead.
11th minute:
After Pellas throws well past the goal from the left, Germany has the chance to get back in touch, but they can't carry out their attacking game.
After that Gottfridsson is ice cold, 7:4 for Sweden.
Gislason takes the first time out.
10th minute:
Steinert!
Germany is sticking with it, the score is 4:6 from the DHB’s perspective.
10th minute:
But Sweden is currently ahead here.
Lagergren and Karlsson increase to 6:3.
8th minute:
An attack from the middle immediately works.
After a strong defensive action from Dahmke, Köster tanks up and sinks his attempt, 4:3!
8th minute:
The German team is currently trying unsuccessfully from the center, so there needs to be more from the outside.
7th minute:
Sweden takes the lead with two goals, Pellas scored from seven meters to make it 4-2.
5th minute:
Sweden then promptly equalizes.
4th minute:
Germany takes the lead for the first time!
Uscins counters coldly and throws past Palicka into the net.
3rd minute:
Kastening equalizes from seven meters.
Carlsbogard had previously brought Golla down at the circle.
3rd minute:
Carlsbogard scores for the first time in the game, 1-0 for Sweden.
2nd minute:
Wolff sensational!
Germany loses the ball at the front and the Swedes counter quickly.
Karlsson moves inwards from the right, but Wolff parries the high throw well with his left hand.
It remains 0-0.
1st minute:
Köster with the first attempt, but Sweden blocks the throw.
1st minute: The game for third place in the European Handball Championship between Sweden and Germany begins! The DHB team starts.
Update, 2:59 p.m.:
The national anthems have sounded.
To thunderous applause, the players from both countries high-five each other, take off their warm-up jackets and take their positions on the field.
Who will secure the direct Olympic ticket?
Update, 2:56 p.m.:
The atmosphere in the Lanxess Arena is great, the national anthems are about to start.
But first, Wolff and Knorr as well as the Swede Hampus Wanne will be honored for their nomination to the tournament's all-star team.
Update, 2:50 p.m.:
The two teams are now arriving.
Clear the stage for a great handball afternoon in Cologne!
Update, 2:48 p.m.:
Even before the game it is clear: Germany played a great tournament.
And rightly so, goalkeeper Andreas Wolff and backcourt player Juri Knorr are in the European Championship all-star team.
Update, 2:44 p.m.:
There are still around 15 minutes until the game for third place in the European Handball Championship starts.
The Cologne Hall is sold out once again, it's about to start!
Update, 2:28 p.m.:
The entire German 16-man squad has now been determined for the last game at the home European Championship.
Like Kai Häfner, Timo Kastening returns to national coach Alfred Gislason's squad after recovering from an infection.
Martin Hanne is missing due to a cold, Lukas Zerbe replaces Kastening.
Handball European Championship in the live ticker: DHB star returns for the game against Sweden
Update from January 28th, 2:14 p.m.:
In less than an hour there will be a showdown for third place at the European Handball Championship.
And the German team can once again count on left-hander Kai Häfner, who was not in the squad against Denmark due to personal circumstances.
The DHB announced this around 90 minutes before kick-off.
However, backcourt player Martin Hanne is not taking part in the game due to illness.
Backcourt player Kai Häfner is available again for the German team in the game for third place against Sweden.
© Imago / Laci Perenyi
Game for third place in the European Handball Championship in the ticker: Germany meets Sweden
First report from Sunday, January 28th, 1:19 p.m.:
Cologne – Germany's dream of winning the European Handball Championship has been shattered!
After a passionate performance, the DHB selection narrowly lost to world champions Denmark in the semi-finals on Friday with 26:29 (14:12).
But there is still one last game on the agenda for the German team.
In the game for third place, Germany is now against Sweden (here you can find all the information about the TV broadcast) - and it's not just about a successful conclusion to the home tournament.
Sweden vs. Germany live: Fight for the Olympics at the European Handball Championship
The disappointment of the German players was great after losing the semi-final against the Danes.
“It's a shame that we didn't make it to the end,” said national coach Alfred Gislason after the match on Friday evening.
Nevertheless, the German team was proud of a strong performance against the reigning world champions and the tournament so far.
In the game for third place, the DHB selection now wants to reward itself with bronze.
“The fact that we can finally have a medal hanging around our necks again is fantastic,” goalkeeper Andreas Wolff told
ARD
on Saturday.
In addition, Germany could qualify directly for the Summer Olympics in Paris with a win against Sweden.
Juri Knorr in particular was self-critical after the narrow semi-final defeat against Denmark.
The DHB team now wants to win a medal in the game for third place.
© Imago / Laci Perenyi
Before the game for third place against Sweden: DHB selection struggles with personnel concerns
“It is the final for direct Olympic qualification.
“We know it’s a big task,” said Gislason, aware of the importance of the game.
However, the German selection has to struggle with personnel concerns before the “small final”.
“I still don’t know whether Kai Häfner is coming back or not,” Gislason told a media group on Saturday.
The backcourt player was missing against Denmark “for personal reasons”.
While right winger Timo Kastening is probably ready to play again after an infection, it is also unclear whether Martin Hanne will play.
“He was already sick yesterday, but I think it got a little worse,” the German coach continued.
After the semi-final drama: Sweden wants to finish the European Handball Championships with bronze
In the event of a defeat, the German team would still have a chance at the Olympics, but through the qualifying tournament in March.
Sweden, the current European champion, would also like to avoid this with a success in the “small final”.
The Scandinavians looked like certain finalists for a long time in the first semi-final against France on Friday after a great comeback.
But then came the last second of regular time – and a sensational last-minute goal from Frenchman Elohim Prandi.
In the subsequent extra time, Sweden lost 30:34 (27:27, 11:17) against “Les Bleus”.
The European Handball Federation rejected their subsequent protest against the game scoring because of Prandi's allegedly irregular hit - his foot was not in permanent contact with the ground before the free throw that preceded the goal.
The Swedish hunger is likely to be all the greater to say goodbye to the tournament on German soil after the semi-final drama with precious metal.
So everything is ready for an exciting and explosive final German game at the home European Championship.
Follow the game for third place between Sweden and Germany today from 3 p.m. in the live ticker.
(wuc)