The Blues continue.
Launched in their preparation for the Olympic Games, almost four months from the objective Paris 2024, the European champions easily disposed of Egypt (39-31) this Saturday, offering a real offensive spectacle to the public of the South of France Arena in Montpellier.
Inspired offensively, under the leadership of Elohim Prandi (6 goals) and Yanis Lenne (4 goals), elected man of the match, the Tricolores won thanks to this success the Tournament of Continents, a preparation tournament created by the FFHB (Federation French Handball) in the run-up to the Olympics.
VICTORY !
🇫🇷 39 - 31 🇪🇬
It's over!
The BLUES win against Egypt and win the continental trophy!
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Thank you to all the supporters present at the Sud de France Arena!
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— French Handball Teams (@FRAHandball) March 16, 2024
Two days after a controlled victory against Argentina (32-23), the French team and Elohim Prandi (7/8 shooting at the break) were quick to break away in the first period, taking three points ahead from the 9th minute.
An advantage that Guillaume Gille's men managed to maintain throughout the first act thanks to their solid defense, like Vincent GĂ©rard.
Returning to the selection against Argentina after a year of absence, the French goalkeeper played the entire first period before being replaced by Charles Bolzinger, delivering another very good performance against the African champion with numerous saves .
France put the turbo in the second period
Returning to the locker room with its advantage of + 3, France put the turbo in the second period despite the rotation made by its coach, taking advantage of the temporary expulsion of Egyptian captain Ibrahim El Masry to take an eight-point lead after two consecutive goals by Timothey N'Guessan.
Author of a strong end to the match, the left back of FC Barcelona scored 5 times, including a beautiful sequence of shots from nine meters (37th, 24-17) - strike from six meters (39th, 25-18) .
In offensive demonstration, the Blues relaxed a little in the last quarter of an hour, hampered by Omar Yahia, the future right back of Paris Saint-Germain, top Egyptian scorer of the game (7 goals) and impeccable on a throw of seven meters (3 penalties) but recovered to finish to the ovation of the Montpellier crowd.