My Swedes didn't win but they played an excellent game nonetheless. They came up against an excellent Landin while Palicka was not on the top of his game. he was even substituted in the 2nd half. As we know, the better defense wins close handball encounters.
During the first half, Denmark was in a 6-0 defensive line and Sweden was able to pass the ball around and combine pretty well. In the second period, the Danes switched to a 5-1 line and this changed Sweden's gameplay. Gottfridsson was isolated and they had difficulties creating chances for their wingers. Too bad. Still, the better team won.
Topic: The 27th World Handball Championship 2021! (Read 1006 times)
I was most impressed with Spain. Everybody was saying old team and not giving them much chances but they played good handball and fallen just a bit short against Denmark. Sweden was really good while they played fast handball and taking chances before opponents defense completely settles. I am still undecided if Denmark managed to stop that in the final or Sweden intentionally opted for more "safe" approach and gifted easier game to Denmark.
Hansen as a best player, not sure about it. He was important for sure but he had some really bad games like the one against Egypt. He gave away a lot of free balls directly to the opponents and almost managed to gift the victory to Egypt with that stupid red card in last seconds. If the best player has to be from Denmark I would give it maybe to Gidsel who came from nowhere and had a great championship.
Hansen as a best player, not sure about it. He was important for sure but he had some really bad games like the one against Egypt. He gave away a lot of free balls directly to the opponents and almost managed to gift the victory to Egypt with that stupid red card in last seconds. If the best player has to be from Denmark I would give it maybe to Gidsel who came from nowhere and had a great championship.
I agree that Denmark was overall the best team in the competition. They defended their title with style.
I was most impressed by the Swedes though, they played great handball without some of their best players.
We have Olympic qualifications soon, 6 teams are still unqualified.
I was most impressed by the Swedes though, they played great handball without some of their best players.
We have Olympic qualifications soon, 6 teams are still unqualified.
And finally, as expected, Denmark is the world champion again 
Overall, they showed the most in this tournament, but it must be said that they had a lot of luck against Egypt in the quarterfinals, but when they survived it, after that they were unstoppable.
Goalkeeper Landin was fantastic and saved the Danish team many times in the final and in previous games.
Hansen is the best player in the championship and in the final I was personally surprised by Holm who began to play in the second half as a substitute and decided the game with 4 consecutive goals.
Bravo Denmark!
Overall, they showed the most in this tournament, but it must be said that they had a lot of luck against Egypt in the quarterfinals, but when they survived it, after that they were unstoppable.
Goalkeeper Landin was fantastic and saved the Danish team many times in the final and in previous games.
Hansen is the best player in the championship and in the final I was personally surprised by Holm who began to play in the second half as a substitute and decided the game with 4 consecutive goals.
Bravo Denmark!
interesting thread since this is not a well known sport in my country and bookmaker rarely offer these type of matches.
let's see if there is an impact by covid19(case of positive etc) , since like other competitions there are big chances introduced by the plague
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let's see if there is an impact by covid19(case of positive etc) , since like other competitions there are big chances introduced by the plague
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Sweden is quite good in this tournament but they drew to both Slovenia and Belarus. Denmark played really well against all teams in the tournament bar Egypt, I think that it's fair to give them the title of strong favorites.
I think they are a better team with more depth, therefore I went for their win with a 2,5 handicap. Sweden already did a small miracle by reaching the final, I think it ends here.
I think they are a better team with more depth, therefore I went for their win with a 2,5 handicap. Sweden already did a small miracle by reaching the final, I think it ends here.
The Danes are the obvious favorites in the finals, although my sympathies are with Sweden. I would prefer to watch a low scoring game with strong defenses instead an all-you-can-score fest. It is really a miracle that Sweden managed to reach the finals with so many players missing from the squad. This will be a battle of two excellent goalkeepers but I believe the Danes will come out victorious with a margin of 4-5 goals.
On a funny side, I wonder how was it even possible to play this tournament considering that handball is not the kind of game that can be considered covid-free.
The same could be said for basketball or football, players are simply forced into close contact - but in all these sports regular tests are done before each game - and anyone who is positive cannot play in the game. It is a real shame that such competitions are played without spectators - but that is the reality of this time.
As for the final, Denmark is a big favorite in bookmakers - but I wouldn't underestimate Sweden so much - they're not in the final by accident. It will be a clash of neighbors, and we will see who will have more strength and luck after all the games played.
What are you looking at today? Both France and Sweden are portrayed as heavy outsiders.
I have to admit that a combo of Denmark and Spain to win looks interesting though, gives total odds of over 2.5. Not sure what to bet on, I'm honestly thinking of skipping it altogether.
If you have some ideas, shoot
I am not sure about games today. I have played Spain to win since they were better than France so for and I opted for over 54.5 in the final. That is a double but for medium stake. That way even if it looses I can still say that I finished the competition in the green.I have to admit that a combo of Denmark and Spain to win looks interesting though, gives total odds of over 2.5. Not sure what to bet on, I'm honestly thinking of skipping it altogether.
If you have some ideas, shoot
I also have a low stake ticket on following player over goals:
Wanne 4.5+
Hansen 7.5+
Petterson 1.5+
Sole 3.5+
What are you looking at today? Both France and Sweden are portrayed as heavy outsiders.
I have to admit that a combo of Denmark and Spain to win looks interesting though, gives total odds of over 2.5. Not sure what to bet on, I'm honestly thinking of skipping it altogether.
If you have some ideas, shoot
I have to admit that a combo of Denmark and Spain to win looks interesting though, gives total odds of over 2.5. Not sure what to bet on, I'm honestly thinking of skipping it altogether.
If you have some ideas, shoot
Denmark is from another planet compared to Spain but the Spanish were very difficult to beat until the very end.
It will be a very interesting final between defending champions of Denmark and Sweden. On a funny side, I wonder how was it even possible to play this tournament considering that handball is not the kind of game that can be considered covid-free.
Hug me please.
It will be a very interesting final between defending champions of Denmark and Sweden. On a funny side, I wonder how was it even possible to play this tournament considering that handball is not the kind of game that can be considered covid-free.
Hug me please.
Denmark and Spain played a very good match.
Denmark led the whole game but Spain also had their big chance at the end of the game.
For such an important and uncertain match, the Spanish team made too many mistakes and as a result came the defeat of Spain.
It will be very interesting to watch the final between Sweden and Denmark.
Nobody expected much from Sweden because a lot of their players could not play in this competition, but they surprised everyone.
Can they surprise Denmark in the final?
Denmark led the whole game but Spain also had their big chance at the end of the game.
For such an important and uncertain match, the Spanish team made too many mistakes and as a result came the defeat of Spain.
It will be very interesting to watch the final between Sweden and Denmark.
Nobody expected much from Sweden because a lot of their players could not play in this competition, but they surprised everyone.
Can they surprise Denmark in the final?
Did anybody watch the game? I was unable to, I saw the Swedes won, the statistics says that the French goalkeepers had only 3 saves in the whole game. That's practically impossible
Did the Swedes play so well in attack or were French goalkeepers really that bad? I can't recall ever seeing a game in which both goalkeepers combined have less than 10% saves.
I have watched whole game and it was combination of multiple factors. France defense was nowhere near their best, then their goalkeeper managed to keep first ball out of the goal around 25th minute and by that time all Swedish players were full of confidence and taking shoots as they please. Sweden was also leading all the time by at least 3 goals difference which does wonders for shooting percentage Did the Swedes play so well in attack or were French goalkeepers really that bad? I can't recall ever seeing a game in which both goalkeepers combined have less than 10% saves.
Did anybody watch the game? I was unable to, I saw the Swedes won, the statistics says that the French goalkeepers had only 3 saves in the whole game. That's practically impossible
Did the Swedes play so well in attack or were French goalkeepers really that bad? I can't recall ever seeing a game in which both goalkeepers combined have less than 10% saves.
I will watch Spain - Denmark, I expect a great high-scoring game there. Maqueda over 2,5 looks like great value.
Did the Swedes play so well in attack or were French goalkeepers really that bad? I can't recall ever seeing a game in which both goalkeepers combined have less than 10% saves.
I will watch Spain - Denmark, I expect a great high-scoring game there. Maqueda over 2,5 looks like great value.
Let's see who will go to the final. I'm tipping France and Denmark.
I agree with the France. Spain has played some really good handball and Denmark had double overtimes so not so sure about that game.This competition has been quite profitable for me so far and hopefully it will continue in a same way. I am playing following double today:
France 1x, France is better team and H2H is very favorable for them. Sweden has been playing whole competition without many important players and this should be enough for them. I predict 4th place for Sweden. I would have gone with straight win for France or even handi but they are also missing 2 important players so I went with more secure option.
Spain +2.5, Denmark has H2H in their favor but Spain has been great during whole tournament and I except them to capitalize on tired legs in Denamrk squad. That stomach flu + double overtime should leave Denmark a bit shaken.
That double has odds of just above 2, enough for me. I will also play Spain to win on some lower stake ticket, probably coupled with some player under/over markets.
Did you guys watch Egypt - Denmark? What a game, I don't remember ever seeing so many bad decisions and mistakes in the crucial moments for both teams.
This game was a perfect example of what I was talking about before. Every nation usually has a bad game in the tournament and sometimes it is better to get it done in group stage when you still have time to make it right. Denmark was lucky today that their bad game did not result with them getting out of tournament. Now Denmark is my number one favorite for the medal
This game was a perfect example of what I was talking about before. Every nation usually has a bad game in the tournament and sometimes it is better to get it done in group stage when you still have time to make it right. Denmark was lucky today that their bad game did not result with them getting out of tournament. Now Denmark is my number one favorite for the medal
I really dislike how handball rules fluctuate throughout the game. It must be hell for the players to have one set of rules for the first 59 minutes and then a completely different set of rules for the last minute.
All favorites qualified for the semis, although both Denmark and France struggled more than expected. Norway did not have any chance after losing Sagosen and to my surprise, Sweden breezed through their game.
Let's see who will go to the final. I'm tipping France and Denmark.
Swedes didn't really impress me. If Qatar manages to keep it low-scoring, they have a good chance of progressing.
I just followed the game in the beginning, both teams were tying until 9 points then Sweden started to increase the gap to 12-9. At that point I was pretty sure Swedes gonna do it since they were playing way better, but 35-23 that was disappointing.. I regret not following Egypt - Denmark, it seemed interesting
Did you guys watch Egypt - Denmark? What a game, I don't remember ever seeing so many bad decisions and mistakes in the crucial moments for both teams.
This game was a perfect example of what I was talking about before. Every nation usually has a bad game in the tournament and sometimes it is better to get it done in group stage when you still have time to make it right. Denmark was lucky today that their bad game did not result with them getting out of tournament. Now Denmark is my number one favorite for the medal
This game was a perfect example of what I was talking about before. Every nation usually has a bad game in the tournament and sometimes it is better to get it done in group stage when you still have time to make it right. Denmark was lucky today that their bad game did not result with them getting out of tournament. Now Denmark is my number one favorite for the medal
Swedes didn't really impress me. If Qatar manages to keep it low-scoring, they have a good chance of progressing.
I agree about the other pairs, Denmark should be the clearest favorite. Hungary is good but I really like this France team and I think they have more depth and options. Spain - Norway is the toughest one to call, Sagosen might be the difference there.
I agree about the other pairs, Denmark should be the clearest favorite. Hungary is good but I really like this France team and I think they have more depth and options. Spain - Norway is the toughest one to call, Sagosen might be the difference there.
Anyone still has any doubts that Denmark will win the title easily ? Odds are still 3+ ......
After this match, it seems to me that Denmark is again the main favorite for gold .
What do you think?
What do you think?
Still not sure about Denmark getting the gold medal. Somehow in handball it always turns out that teams which have perfect score in groups lose one game in quarter or semi finals and end the tournament. By that logic Norway should now be first favorite
France had some strange performances but they were the best against top teams and are always dangerous. Spain has also shown some very good plays and are legit candidates for medal. Too bad Spain and Norway are playing each other so one of them will be out of tournament very soon. Denmark should win against Egypt easy unless referees pull out some home team shenanigans. Hungary was very good so far but France should be better due to bench length and experience. Sweden should win against Qatar I guess but this pair is by far weakest in my opinion and all other teams will be happy to play against winner of this one in semi finals.
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