DHB women win World Cup opener against Japan
The German handball players have made a successful start to the World Championship. The team of national coach Markus Gaugisch won 31:30 (18:17) against Japan in Herning, Denmark, and thus created a good starting position for the desired entry into the main round.
Top scorer for the German Handball Federation was co-captain Alina Grijseels with seven goals.
The second group match this Saturday will be a clash with Iran. The supposedly toughest group opponent awaits the German team in Poland on December 4 to conclude the preliminary round. Their minimum goal at the tournament in Denmark, Norway and Sweden is to reach the quarter-finals.
The German women's handball national team impressed in their WM opener, defeating Japan 31:30. This victory sets a strong foundation for their pursuit of entering the main round. In their upcoming group match on Saturday, they will face Iran, considered one of the toughest opponents in their group.
Source: www.dpa.com
