Handball World Cup: Austria loses in front of a breathtaking backdrop

After victories in the first two World Cup group games against Egypt and Argentina, promotion to the main round had long been confirmed. It was still a question of how many points Austria would take with them.

On Tuesday evening, the Austrians were able to keep up with the favorites for a long time in a breathtaking atmosphere. We went into the break only two goals behind.

But after that the force of the Dutch women prevailed. They quickly pulled away to 19:13, then the Austrians’ resistance was broken. Oranje also deserved to win at this level 34:22.

As expected, the Dutch won the group with three wins, Austria rose in second place.

“They punished our mistakes,” said Klara Schlegel. “Unfortunately we made too many mistakes at the front and then they overran us.” Despite the clear defeat, the atmosphere was met with enthusiasm. “We never gave up. But we just ran out of strength,” said the 18-year-old Philomena Egger“I’m grateful that I was able to experience that.”

In the main round it’s against Poland, Tunisia and the probably unbeatable ones French women.