10 wins in 10 matches. Denmark's π©π° perfect run through #handball19 came to a dream end on Sunday night, as they won their first world title versus their neighbours Norway in front of more than 15,000 spectators in Herning. Enjoy the highlights of the Danes' historic night in Jyske Bank Boxen! For left back Nikolaj Markussen: "Nobody was even close to beating us in this tournament, so I think the title is very well-deserved!" "Right now I don't have the words to describe this moment, I think when I become old and grey I'll look back at this moment with joy," he said to IHFtv.
It was an epic battle for the #handball19 bronze medal, won by France with a goal from Nikola Karabatic scored in the very last second. Can your nerves handle this?
Jannick Green kept Denmark π©π° safe against the 2017 world champions France and was one of the Danes keys to reach the #handball19 final. We picked one of his interventions as the save of the semi-finals day! ππΌ
Norway π³π΄ overcame the huge challenge of defeating Germany π©πͺ at home in front of 12,500 spectators in the second #handball19 semi-final. Here's how they did it! #GERDEN2019 #GERNOR "First of all, we are a very good team," was saying Norway π³π΄ right wing Kristian Bjornsen to IHFtv before he was interrupted by a little guy... ππΆπΌ
It's a fairy tale for Denmark π©π°! The co-hosts proved all their power versus the 2017 IHF world champions France π«π· to win their ninth game at #handball19 and claim a ticket for the final in Herning. Denmark pivot Anders Zachariassen scored five goals and was 100% effective. After their victory he talked to IHFtv: "I know there are a lot of idols in the teams. I hope we inspire a lot of people with the work we are doing every day." For France's Kentin Mahe, "at the end, the quality of Denmark was too high for us to fight against them."
Mikkel Hansen mode ON! He scored 14 goals tonight in Denmark's victory 30:26 versus their neighbours and 2017 IHF World Championship runners-up Norway. What else can we say but a big thank you for an unforgettable handball show. #handball19
The African nation claimed their first victory at #handball19 versus the Pan American champions Argentina. With this result, they still dream of going through to the World Championship Main Round!
Tunisia prove stronger than Chile to take their first two points in the #handball19 Group C and are in the race to make it to the next phase! Mohamed Soussi and Marouan Chouiref β both on seven goals β were the two key cards for the African champions today.