Female handball players win Olympic test against Brazil

Revenge was successful - Female handball players win Olympic test against Brazil

Germany's handball team travels to France for the Olympics with a win against Brazil. Led by overpowering goalkeeper Sarah Wachter, the team, coached by Markus Gaugisch, won the warm-up match against Brazil with a score of 27:20 (14:8), avenging the loss from the previous week. In Stuttgart, in front of 5,641 spectators, Annika Lott was the best scorer for the DHB with six goals.

The team finishes the group stage against South Korea on Thursday at the World Cup. Following matches are against Sweden, Slovenia, Denmark, and Norway. The top four teams from both six-team groups will qualify for the quarterfinals. The DHB women qualified for the Olympics for the first time since 2008.

Wachter shines

Compared to the first match, the German team defended more actively. Goalkeeper Wachter alone blocked ten shots from the Brazilian team in the first half. In offense, the national players around co-captain Emily Bölk allowed some lapses in concentration. After 20 minutes, the DHB women led 10:3.

After the break, the defensive performance initially dropped. When the South Americans narrowed the gap to three goals (18:15), Gaugisch called an effective timeout. With a 4:0 run, his players pulled away again. Katharina Filter, Wachter's substitute, also did her job well, ensuring the German victory was never in danger.

1. The victory against Brazil in Stuttgart was a significant step for Germany's handball team towards their revenge in the Olympic Games in Paris.
2. During the Olympic Games in Brazil, Germany's handball team, historically known as DHB, missed an opportunity to redeem themselves against the South American nation.
3. Following their successful performance in the Olympic Games, the German handball team is set to face tough competition in Baden-Württemberg, including matches against Sweden, Slovenia, and Denmark.
4. As a native of Baden-Württemberg, goalkeeper Sarah Wachter played a crucial role in Germany's handball team's victory against Brazil, displaying her exceptional talent in the sport.
5. In the Olympic Games, the DHB women's national team aims to build on their successful 20:20 win against Brazil and secure a top four spot, ensuring their place in the quarterfinals.
6. In the heart of France, the handball team from Germany (DHB) will overcome their past struggles against Brazil, marking their return to the Olympic Games after a decade-long absence.

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