HANDBALL The French women’s handball team was largely defeated in the semi-finals of the Euro against Norway (28-20)
On the rise in power on this Euro, Orlane Kanor, here against Germany, will be one of the tricolor assets for the semi-final against Norway. — Robert ATANASOVSKI/AFP Refresh Show highlights only
THE ESSENTIAL
- Olivier Krumbholz’s France team disappointed by bowing heavily against Norway on Friday evening in the semi-finals of Euro 2022 handball. their black beast, which had already beaten in the Worlds final last year.
- Les Bleues have been largely dominated by the Norwegians by thwarting completely in attack in the second half, and will have to quickly pull themselves together on Sunday for the bronze medal against Montenegro.
NORWAY-FRANCE 28-20
End of the match
10:10 p.m .: The French women have therefore been outclassed by their Norwegian black beast by losing largely 28 to 10 20. Big disappointment for the players of Olivier Krumbholz after their perfect start in this Euro, but there is no photo on this match as Norway was superior. Les Bleues will have to settle for a match for a bronze medal against Montenegro, and show a different face in attack even if goalkeeper Solberg has realized that it is not enough. 13 parades. Thanks to; all for having followed this semi-final with us, and good evening despite this poor performance. 10:07 p.m.: Olivier Krumbholz’s reaction to the microphone of beIN Sports :
On the result: “The gap doesn’t matter, it’s mostly the defeat. We had a very bad second half with too much waste in attack. In defense, we were correct but below usual. We let them play too much, and we made too many mistakes that weighed us down. the game, and the morale.”.
Attacking problems: “””it is explained by the value of the opponent. We were less well, we carried the ball and we forced the solutions. The more time passed, the more the game loosened up, especially in attack.”
Going for the bronze medal: “Yes” everyone to get a bad result, now we have to digest and find our game. heart to seek bronze and regain fluidity. and serenity.” 20 against the Blues! 59th: What does not prevent them? not to worsen the score, 28-20. 58th: The Norwegians are already starting to to celebrate their qualification for the final… 57th: And nothing works for Les Bleues, like on this ball lost on a shift. 55th: Everything goes for the Norwegians, a shot at the top. 100 km/h from Reistad! 27-20. 54th: And Solberg’s 13th parade, what a keeper! 53rd: Another Norwegian goal, I’m even getting closer. follow. 26-20 52nd: The Norwegians are too strong, they score despite a good defense. And even Foppa finds the bar… 25-20 52nd: Nice shot from Kanor, 24-20. 51st: Last time out for Les Bleues, it’s now or never. 51st: Deila continues with a mine under the bar, 5 goals ahead for Norway. 24-19! 50th: And a whistled passage in force against the Blue… They are completely cracking! 49th: 11th parade for Solberg, disgusting the French! And Anderssen in stride, 23-19. 49th: And still not below for Oftedal, 22-19! 48th: It’s too easy for Ingstaad, but the French play fast forward and reduce the score, 21-19. 46th: Parade by Darleux after a very good defence, and Les Bleues score! 20-18 45th: Zaadi misses his throw of 7 meters, when you are told that it is terrible. Still 20-17. 45th: And the cross section for Kanor, it’s terrible! 44th: Go 2 minutes for a Norwegian you absolutely have to take advantage of it. 44th: Kanor misses his shot, it’s very hard to beat. 15 minutes from the end! 43rd: Anderssen continues under the legs of Darleux, 20-17 for Norway! 43rd: The Norwegians respond immediately, 19-17! 42nd: Horacek reduces the gap with a big shot, 18-17. 41st: “ We hold the ball too much, and we stop with the referees because we are going to get out of the match,” his players. 41st: And another loss of ball, fortunately Darleux anticipates well and recovers. Timeout. 40th: Jet of 7 meters transformed by Moerk, 18-16 39th: Still Valentini, perfect from the side; left. 17-16 38th: And 2 minutes for Océane Sercien for a slight shirt pulling. Les Bleues are a little tough there… 38th: Good recovery from Foppa but another save from Solberg! 35th: The goals are linked on both sides, the defenses are struggling and 17-15 for Norway! 34th: We can’t get to; return to a goal, Oftedal is unstoppable! 16-14 34th: First goal of the evening for Oceane Sercien 15-14! 33rd: block them in defense… 15-13 32nd: Valentini still in good shape, scores on one side; ! 14-13 32nd: The Norwegians regain a two-goal lead, 14-12! And we always have trouble with placed attacks. 31st: Ah two minutes for Kanor for a hand in the face. 31st: Les Bleues score in stride, come on, don’t let go! 13-12 30th: We start again with a parade from Solberg and the Norwegian counter-attack! 13-11 30th: It’s back to Slovenia, ball for Les Bleues. 9:18 p.m.: Come on, the players are back on the pitch! 9:08 p.m .: The girls of Krumbholz are rather well in place in defense, it’s on the side of the game. of the attack that they seem a little lost, with a lot of loss of the ball or passages in force. That’s what we will have to erase in the second ! 9:07 p.m.: The last Norwegian parade of this first period:
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30th: The first period ends with two parades by Solberg! 12-11 for the Norwegians! 29′: The Norwegians pass in front 12-11 thanks to Oftedal’s 5th goal! 29′: Many passages in force for the French… 28th: This time it goes on the side of right for Hovden and the Norwegians equalize. 11-11 27th: Darleux responds to his counterpart by throwing himself on the ground! It was still coming from one side. 27th: Time out for Norway after another stoppage by Solberg. Still 10-11 25th: Foppa gets a throw of 7 meters and it’s transformed. 10-11! 24th: Norwegian equalizer on a throw of 7 meters. 10-10 24th: Third interception for Foppa, who will score. 9-10 22nd: The French take the lead, but the Norwegians equalize in stride. The two teams do not let go! 21st: Sercien misses his counterattack and sees his shot pushed back; by Solberg! She is struggling tonight, but France manages to; equalize. 8-8 20th: Oftedal has been impressive since the start of the match and gets a new throw of 7 meters.
Still transformed by specialist Moerk. 8-7
20th: And another save from Darleux who walks on water in this competition! 19th: Parry by Darleux on a corner strike, and Lassource scores in stride to equalize! 7-7 17th: Darleux caught against foot by Moerk on a throw of 7 meters. 7-6 16th: The Norwegians have more difficulty in attack since a change of defense for the Blues! 15th: Second goal for Valentini after a long opening from Darleux! 6-6 14th: Second failure for Sercien in front of the Norwegian goalkeeper 13th: Huge save by Solberg in front of Foppa! 13th: Valentini, well offbeat mark for Les Bleues! 6-5 12th: Oftedal still under Darleux’s legs. The goalkeeper is struggling with these strikes! 6-4! 10th: Foppa’s score reduced, that’s good, we have to stay in touch! 5-4 9th: Mork achieves his throw from 7 meters and 2 goals ahead for Norway! 8th: The French goalkeeper can’t do anything on the next shot , 4-3 7th: New parade from Darleux after a loss of the ball by Estelle Nze Minko 6th: And first throw of 7 meters for the Norvégrave; giennes, which allows them to equalize. 3-3 6th: Third goal for Les Bleues who play fast forward! 2-3 4th: Equalization of the Norwegians again with a football ground level. 2-2 3rd: And a first save from Darleux, the French goalkeeper! 3rd: Superb counterattack by the girls of Krumbholz which allows them to take the lead! 2-1 2nd: Throw of 7 meters for the Blue…
Transformed; by Zaadi! 1-1
2nd: Opener of the score of Oftedal for Norway with a ball to; ground level.
First time that the French women are trailing in this tournament.
1st: The Norwegians kick off this half, let’s go!< /strong> 8:28 p.m.: After the Norwegian anthem, the Marseillaise resounds in this room in Ljubljana. 8:25 p.m.: A word from the president of the federation for Olivier Krumbholz:
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20:24: Not many people in the room to welcome the players of the two teams, but 200 French supporters made the trip. 8:21 p.m.: The winner of this match will meet Denmark in the final on Sunday, after their victory against Montenegro (27-23) earlier this Friday. 8:18 p.m .: Here is the starting 7 chosen by Olivier Krumbholz for his 500th match at the tournament. the head of the Blues!
Le 7 de départ pour l’équipe de France ce soir avec le retour des cadres ! 🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/8UhMDf3Gz3
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20:12: Go, plus a few minutes before the kick-off of this semi-final between Norway and France in this Euro 2022 handball. An air of revenge floats after the victory of the Norwegians in the final of the world last year. 9:05 a.m.: And hop, we leave you a little reading here, with a subject on the frenetic pace; major international competitions in handball (Euro, World Cup, Olympic Games), as well as a portrait of the surprising pivot of Les Bleues Pauletta Foppa, all by our eminent colleague Antoine. See you soon friends!
9 am: Hello & all sticky ball lovers! A pleasure to meet you this evening to vibrate in front of a match that we feel coming to the knife, and well as it should. We dare a first shot: sorry; to our thousands of Danish and Montenegrin readers, but this Norway-France has a good face for the final before the hour. On the one hand, we have the reigning world champions (after beating Les Bleues in the final 29-22 last year), who present the best attack of the tournament, with a trio of late Nora Mork-Reistad-Oftedal on their back line. On the other hand, our French handball players, reigning Olympic champions (need we remind you), are absolutely serene. total in the competition so far, with six successes in as many group matches. Between an imperial Cleopatra Darleux in her goal, Orlane Kanor who deposits at; back, and a really well-oiled collective, Olivier Krumbholz seems to have the cards in hand to go for a 67th final with this team (we are hardly exaggerating at “20 Minutes”). Come on, I have a feeling we’re going to have a blast.
» Come join us at; from 8:15 p.m., a little before the kick-off which will take place at 8:30 p.m. Ljubljana (Slovenia).