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CAIRO (Reuters) - Holders Denmark reached the world handball championship final with a thrilling 35-33 win over Spain to set up a highly-anticipated clash with Scandinavian neighbours Sweden who stunned more heralded France 32-26 on Friday.
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The Danes, who are also the Olympic title holders, prevailed in a titanic clash with European champions Spain thanks to an effervescent performance from top scorer Mikkel Hansen, who netted 12 goals.
Magnus Jensen added seven for Denmark, who led throughout the fast-paced contest but nearly threw away their lead in the final minute as Spain pulled back to 34-33 and missed a sitter to force overtime.
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30 Jan 2021 / 02:33 H.
CAIRO, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Sweden caused a major upset to reach the world handball championship final after superb individual performances from winger Hampus Wanne and goalkeeper Andreas Palicka gave them a 32-26 win over more heralded France on Friday.
Wanne tormented his markers on the left flank throughout and finished with a game-high 11 goals and right wing Daniel Pettersson netted six from as many shots, while Palicka racked up 11 saves in a high-tempo contest.
Sweden took the game by the scruff of the neck after a see-saw opening 15 minutes and never looked back after turning a 7-6 deficit into 12-8 lead in the closing stages of the first half.
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Handball: Denmark, Sweden reach world championship final By Frank Pingue
2021 IHF Handball World Championship - Semi Final - France v Sweden
CAIRO (Reuters) – Holders Denmark reached the world handball championship final with a thrilling 35-33 win over Spain to set up a highly-anticipated clash with Scandinavian neighbours Sweden who stunned more heralded France 32-26 on Friday.
The Danes, who are also the Olympic title holders, prevailed in a titanic clash with European champions Spain thanks to an effervescent performance from top scorer Mikkel Hansen, who netted 12 goals.
Magnus Jensen added seven for Denmark, who led throughout the fast-paced contest but nearly threw away their lead in the final minute as Spain pulled back to 34-33 and missed a sitter to force overtime.