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Selection broke taboo and made history in Oslo, Norway
Posted on January 26, 2025 at 16:57
Brazilian team is packed at the Handball World Cup Credit: Disclosure/Time Brasil
In its 100th match at Handball World Cups, Brazil entered the court in Oslo, Norway, willing to overthrow another power of the sport and defeated Spain 26 to 25, on Sunday (26), for the third and last round of Second phase. It was the first Brazilian victory over the Iberian team in official matches. The team is now packed on Denmark, next opponent. >
With excellent performance by Bryan, author of five goals, Rudolph, accurate in the seven -meter shots – were six goals – in addition to the goalkeeper insurance, Brazil expanded the series of unpublished triumphs started on host Norway and four -time world champion Sweden. >
Thus, Brazil has qualified in the second position of Group 3, behind Portugal, and will face the current Olympic champion and three -time world champion Denmark in the quarterfinals. The match will be held on Wednesday, at 1:30 pm (Brasília time), also in Oslo, Norway.>
The place among the eight finalists who will compete in the knockout assured the National Team his best campaign in a Handball World Edition, surpassing the ninth place in 2019. In the last edition, in 2023, the green and yellow team ended in 17th place . In Croatia, Denmark and Norway, Brazil disputes the competition for the 16th consecutive time.>
Even knowing the opponent of the Wednesdays before entering the court, the Brazilians entered the court and, with good performance of goalkeeper Buddha, opened 7 to 3 on the score, even after losing Gustavo, with a twist in the left foot in the early minutes. Gradually, however, the European team found their game and gradually reduced the advantage until it was a point behind, 10 to 9, seven minutes from the end of the first half.>
Despite early elimination, Spain, owner of two world titles and five Olympic medals, kept its aggressive posture in search of the turn, improving its throws. Coach Marcus Tatá’s team was able to hold the pressure and stay ahead until the end of the first half, which ended with a minimum advantage of green and yellow set by 14 to 13.>
Right around the break, Rangel was able to defend a seven meter shot, but the Spaniards equaled the scoring in 14 points in the rebound. Exploring the game in depth, Spain got the turn, 16 to 15, 5 minutes into the second half>
In an electrifying end, even with the exclusion of Guilherme Borges for two minutes, the Brazilian defensive efficiency prevailed, which managed to hold the last Spanish attack to win by 26 to 25.>
