Day 1 – Vienna
ViennaThe Women’s EHF EURO 2024 main round in Vienna threw off with an interesting clash between Germany and Switzerland, two teams who travelled to the main round without points after winning their decisive last matches in the preliminary round.
Germany’s defence forced Switzerland into mistakes and set the ground for easy goals, thus winning 36:27 and preventing the Swiss team from grabbing their first-ever win against Germany. Player of the Match, presented by Grundfos Xenia Smits led Germany with five goals out of five attempts in 35 minutes.
The Netherlands kept their cool and grabbed their fourth win at the Women’s EHF EURO 2024 by beating Slovenia 26:22. Even though they were ahead already in the first half, Slovenia made a comeback in the second half and took over the lead. Dutch players never faltered, and backed by their goalkeeper and Player of the Match, presented by Grundfos, Yara ten Holte spurred what would be a decisive goal run.
The first day of the Women’s EHF EURO 2024 main round in Vienna concluded with the rematch of the EHF EURO 2022 final and once again the Norway was the winning side (27:24).
Even though both teams produced great shots and showcased great defensive performances, the difference was made with Norway’s excellent second half start. Led by Player of the Match, presented by Grundfos, goalkeeper Silje Solberg-Østhassel, Norway prevailed in the battle of perfect streaks and remained unbeaten at the Women’s EHF EURO 2024.
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