Denmark has considerably simplified the affairs of the Blues. This Monday, the French team placed itself in an uncomfortable position after its defeat against Spain (36-32). Undermined by this setback against a selection already eliminated, the Tricolores were dependent on the result of the meeting between Germany and Denmark, the last poster in Group I of the 3rd day of the main round of the Euro handball.
But now, the Danes came to the aid of the French whom they had dominated last week (32-29). The Scandinavians overcame Germany, group leader (31-26). While a draw or a defeat for Denmark would not have helped Guillaume Gille’s squad, they found themselves quite miraculously in control of their destiny, despite two losses after three main round matches.
A quarter-final
The Blues will be entitled to a “quarter-final” against the Germans, thanks to the criteria chosen to decide between two tied teams. Before this game, France has 4 points, 2 less than the Danish leader and their future German opponent.
Thus, in the event of a victory against the neighbor across the Rhine, France will climb into the Top 2 qualifying for the semi-finals. The specific goal difference prevails in the event of a tie. However in this scenario, the two teams would have gleaned six points each and French success during their confrontation would send the Tricolores into the last four.
On the other hand, a draw or a defeat against the Olympic vice-champions would condemn the French who have already used up all their jokers. It will also be an opportunity to take their revenge against the team that knocked them out in the quarter-finals of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
