The German representative made the surprise of the day at the European Women’s Handball Championship. Having qualified only thanks to Spain’s “plan”, the girls, coached by Marcus Gaughish, convincingly beat the Netherlands (2019 world champions) with a score of 36-28.

The Netherlands national team was defeated by Germany at the Women’s Handball WCPhoto: Petr Stoyanovsky / Panorama / Panorama / Profimedia

Alina Griisels was recognized as the best player of the match.

This success gave Germany their first points in the main Group II and still hopes to reach the semi-finals.

In the second match of the day, Romania will face Spain. The game will start at 21:30 and will be broadcast in LiveTEXT format on HotNews.ro.

European Women’s Handball Championship, rating Main Group II

1. France (61-45) 4

2. Montenegro (59-48) 4

3. Germany (82-80) 2 (+1 match)

4. Spain (46-51) 2

5. Netherlands (81-90) 2 (+1 match)

6. Romania (49-64) 0.

Program of Romania in the main group II

Romania – Spain / Friday, November 11, 21:30

Romania – Montenegro / Tuesday, November 15, 19:00

Romania – Germany / Wednesday, November 16, 16:30.