On this day in handball history…
FEATURE – Germany´s fate at the 2018 EHF European championship, in France will be decided on a historic day in German women´s handball. On Wednesday, when Germany face the Czech Republic, it will mark the 25 year anniversary of Germany´s first World Championship title. Veteran player, Angie Geschke, does not expect it to play a big part in players’ heads before the important match. By Peter Bruun… »
“We are determined to make this one count”
INTERVIEW – Germany’s Dinah Eckerle has not been content with her performance in goal, so far at EURO 2018. However, she sees improvements and she hopes to take another step forward in the deciding ga… »
Romania cruise into main round
MATCH REVIEW – The difference between the two teams was bigger than the scoreboard indicated at the end of the match. Romania were the far better squad and led by as much as nine goals along the way.… »
Norway back in the driver’s seat
MATCH REVIEW – Norway were back in the driver’s seat, but the opposition was modest, as the Scandinavian’s swept the Czech Republic – especially in the first half By Peter Bruun Group D Czech Republic vs Norway 17:31 (10:20) Before the Match *Both teams needed a win following respective losses in the opening round of the tournament. *Norway´s coach, Thorir Hergeirsson, had called up 32-year-old ve… »
“We’ll draw up a plan and will be ready”
By J. Schutz INTERVIEW – On Sunday, the German national handball team followed the invitation of the major of Brest, attending a ceremonial event at city hall. DHB President, Andreas Michelmann, head… »
”We still feel no pressure”
INTERVIEW – Germany took the world of handball by surprise, when they defeated Norway in their opening match at the 2018 EHF European championship. Even though such achievements create expectations, l… »
“I keep my feet on the ground”
INTERVIEW – At the age of 19, Henny Reistad is currently recognized as one of the greatest playmaker talents, not only in Norway. However, the young Norwegian refuses to the let the success and fame get to her, as she reveals in this exclusive interview with stregspiller.com. By Peter Bruun Ever since the fall of this year, life has been moving fast for Henny Reistad. After she left Stabæk IF ove… »
”I don´t read Norwegian media”
INTERVIEW – Norway´s head coach does not feel any pressure following his team’s defeat against Germany at the 2018 European championship, nor does he feel the heat of the country’s media. He simply do… »
Romania fight off Czech comeback
MATCH REVIEW – Romania were already leading by nine goals, before the Czech Republic launched a late comeback, stopping short of a tie. By Peter Bruun Group D Romania vs Czech Republic 31:28 (17:11) B… »
Germany with magnificent win
MATCH REVIEW – It may have come as a surprise, when Russia defeated the French host 26:23 in the opening match, but Germany´s 33:32 against mighty Norway belongs in a category of its own. By Peter Bruun Group D Norway vs Germany 32:33 (16:15) Before the Match *Norway were missing left wing, Thea Mørk, due to injury, which meant that Sanna Solberg had to do the heavy lifting. Ahead of the game, he… »