Germany triumphs in handball: 42:31 win against Iceland in Nuremberg!

Germany triumphs in handball: 42:31 win against Iceland in Nuremberg!

Came into action today in Nuremberg: The German national handball team won against Iceland with an impressive 42:31. This friendly match took place on Thursday evening and served as an important benchmark for the upcoming European Championships, which will be played between January 15th and February 1st. 8,211 spectators gathered in the PSD Bank Arena to experience the spectacle.

The encounter was the German senior national team's first international match in five months. National coach Alfred Gislason took the opportunity to send two newcomers onto the field: Tom Kiesler from Gummersbach got playing time straight away, while Lasse Ludwig from the Füchsen initially took a seat on the bench. Another highlight was the return of Juri Knorr, who was on the mat in the first game after his move to the Danish club Aalborg, but was initially unable to intervene.

A game full of surprises

The German team relied on a fast-paced game from the start, which completely surprised the Icelanders. The opposing team took a time out in the tenth minute when the score was 1:6. Andreas Wolff, who showed an excellent performance in goal for Germany, saved three seven-meter penalties in the first half. This solid defensive work enabled the German team to take a 20:14 lead at halftime.

After the break, the German tactics were still on point. The team continually increased their lead and was already ahead by ten goals (28:18) with 20 minutes to go. What was remarkable was that four U-21 world champions were on the field at the same time in the final phase, which is a good sign for the future of German handball. The final score of 42:31 reflects the dominance of the German team.

The spectators and what they could take away

The atmosphere in the hall was electric. The fans not only came to support their team, but also to take part in an evening full of top sporting performances. It was a real feast for the eyes and a successful dress rehearsal before the European Championships. Between the impressive moves and the many goals, it was also an evening that left you wanting more.

With a clear success behind them, the German team can start preparing for the European Championships with a lot of self-confidence. Alfred Gislason has every reason to be confident about the future with his team.

Handball fever has reached a new peak again and the fans are excited to see what the next games will bring!