20:01
This is the end of this live!
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19:48
“It’s gratifying,” assures Guillaume Gille
“We were able to show our superiority over the length of the match. Everyone was able to contribute to the collective performance. It’s encouraging in view of the duel against Norway in two days,” says the Blues coach.
“Our start to the match was sluggish in many areas,” said Guillaume Gille.
19:41
Melvyn Richardson awaits Norway
“We were perhaps surprised at the start of the match,” admits the Blues centre-half. It took us a while to get started. We were able to have a good second half. A big match awaits us on Monday against Norway, at home. »
19:37
Ludovic Fabregas’ reaction:
“We started badly with intensity and concentration, we gave away goals that were too easy, it was not acceptable at that level. The players who returned brought a lot of freshness. We had a great reaction. I’m happy that we had a good second period too,” confided the captain of the Blues to beIN Sports at the end of the match.
Asked about his rant during the first timeout of the match, Ludovic Fabregas explained: “I had the feeling that we had to make the group react. I raised my voice a little, it doesn’t happen a lot to me, but when it’s necessary, I think it should be done. »
19:26
Melvyn Richardson named man of the match
Number 9 receives the man of the match trophy after the Blues’ offensive festival.
19:25
The Blues dominate Ukraine (26-46) and join the main round
It’s finished! The French team has plenty of points. After beating the Czech Republic on Thursday, the Blues outclassed Ukraine this Saturday, January 17 (26-46). They can now look forward to the clash against Norway on Monday (8:30 p.m.).
19:24
60′. Zaepfel scores a new goal (26-46)
The fate of the match is sealed. The Frenchman scored the last goal of this one-sided encounter.
19:21
57′. End of match without suspense (25-43)
The Blues’ attack is running well in this second half, so that the gap on the scoreboard does not weaken.
19:19
54′. Aymeric Minne preserved (23-41)
Exited prematurely against the Czech Republic on Thursday, the center-half is the only Frenchman to have remained on the bench for the moment.
19:17
52′. The Blues on the way to qualification (23-40)
With this second success in a row looming, the French team is guaranteed to compete in the main round of the Euro.
19:15
50′. Imperial Richardson at 7 meters (21-39)
The number 9 of the France team converts a new penalty.
19:14
49′. Huge Ukrainian save (21-38)
Ukraine goalkeeper Terekhov makes an exceptional double save! This is his 7th save of the match.
19:13
48′. Ukraine scores twice (20-38)
The Ukrainians reach the 20-goal mark in this match.
19:12
47′. Twenty points ahead for the Blues (18-38)
Zaepfel unleashes a big shot from 9 meters to increase the French lead.
19:09
46′. Gille time out (18-37)
The Blues coach takes his first time out of the period. The opportunity to rotate your workforce.
19:08
45′. Prandi se balade (17-37)
Alone at the entrance to the zone, Prandi scores an additional goal in favor of the Blues. The score is starting to get heavy on the scoreboard.
19:05
43′. France is +18!
The score is now 17-35 in favor of the Blues.
19:04
41′. France is not disturbed (16-33)
After this short break, the Blues resume their march forward thanks to Dika Mem. Twenty minutes from time, Guillaume Gille can afford to manage his group.
19:01
39′. Time out requested by Ukraine (15-32)
The match is one-sided.
19:00
38′. Turchenko closes the gap (15-31)
The Ukrainians scored (only) their third goal in this second half.
18:58
37′. The French in demonstration (14-30)
Nahi joins the party and allows the French team to reach the symbolic mark of 30 goals.
18:57
36′. + 15 for France
Prandi gives the Blues a huge lead (14-29).
18:56
33′. The French are well on board (14-28)
Benoit Kounkoud scores his 5th goal of the match. While the Blues continue to unfold.
18:53
32′. Desbonnet beaten (13-25)
Entering at the break, the Blues goalkeeper conceded the first Ukrainian goal of this second half, with a throw from 7 meters.
18:52
31′. Fabregas sets the tone (12-25)
The captain of the France team shows the way to his teammates.
18:51
31′. Here we go again in Oslo (12-24)
The Blues kick off this second half.
18:36
Mi-temps : Ukraine 12-24 France
It’s break time in Oslo! After a difficult start, the French team is largely leading. Guillaume Gille’s timeout at 11 all put the Blues back on track. Until then timid, Ludovic Fabregas’ teammates got their hands on the ball again and started the clock.
18:35
30′. One-sided end of half (12-23)
The Blues have completely controlled the match since the timeout requested by Guillaume Gille fifteen minutes into the game.
18:34
29′. Eleven points difference (12-23)
The Blues’ right winger, Benoit Kounkoud, gives the Blues a considerable lead.
18:32
27′. The impassable French defense (12-21)
It’s been more than 7 minutes since Ukraine has found the net.
18:31
26′. The 20 point mark is crossed (12-21)
The gap is starting to become significant. The difference in level is felt as the minutes pass.
18:31
25′. Kounkoud scorer in two stages (12-19)
The Frenchman tries twice to score.
18:28
24′. The French defense shows its fangs (12-18)
Charles Bolzinger can count on the rise of his teammates to prevent the Ukrainians from scoring. They who have been silent for 5 minutes.
18:26
22′. Ukrainian timeout (12-17)
The Ukraine coach is trying to stop the great momentum of the Blues.
18:26
21′. +5 for the Blues (12-17)
That’s it, the French are speeding up and finally treating themselves to a small mattress.
18:24
20′. First throw from 7 meters of the Ukrainians (12-16)
Charles Bolzinger is instantly beaten. But in the process, Bos and Zaepfel score to give +4.
18:22
20′. Good defense of the Blues (11-14)
After a long phase of possession by the Ukrainians, the French turned their backs and attacked on the counter.
18:21
18′. Second throw of 7 meters (11-13)
Melvyn Richardson transforms and allows France to regain a two-goal lead.
18:20
17′. Gross turnover (11-12)
The six outfield players were replaced by Guillaume Gille after the timeout.
18:18
16′. First timeout (11-11)
Too much defensive generosity… The Blues coach takes his first timeout of the match to re-mobilize his team.
18:17
15′. The Blues still in difficulty (10-10)
After a quarter of an hour of play, Guillaume Gille’s players were unable to impose their game.
18:15
13′. The French stumble on Terekhov (9-8)
The Ukrainian goalkeeper makes two saves in quick succession.
18:13
12′. Balanced start to the match (8-8)
The French are unable to get the best of this Ukrainian team for the moment.
18:12
11′. Ukraine comes back and takes the lead! (8-7)
The Blues are imprecise defensively and Ukraine takes advantage twice.
18:11
10′. Prandi’s roucoulette (6-7)
Very nice gesture from the Frenchman, which allows his people to keep their lead.
18:10
8′. Richardson converts his throw from 7 meters (4-6)
The Blues maintain their lead thanks to a goal from Melvyn Richardson.
18:09
7′. The Blues lead (3-5)
France gets back in front and can count on a good save from Bolzinger, before driving the point home straight away.
18:07
5′. Ukraine picks up (3-3)
Turchenko deceives Bolzinger’s vigilance.
18:05
5′. France goes in front (2-3)
Dika Mem gives the Blues the advantage.
18:04
4′. The Blues finally pose the game (2-2)
First play placed for the France team, but the Ukrainian goalkeeper intervenes.
Context
The Blues aim to qualify for the main round
- Two years after its continental title, the French team challenges Ukraine on the second day of the European handball championship.
- The Blues easily won (42-28) their opening match against the Czech Republic on Thursday. While the Ukrainians lost (39-22) against Norway.
- The Blues, favorites in this second affordable confrontation against the Czechs, will then face the Norwegians, at home, in the clash of Group C.
- The competition takes place in Norway, Sweden and finally Denmark, which will host the final phase until the final on February 1st.
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