Belarus
vs. Brazil 22:33 (13:14)
It was
not a “just for fun” match, but a real tough fight between two competitors,
which were interested to reach the best possible ranking in this tournament.
During the first half both teams played on eye level, the result after 30
minutes was a mirror of the game. In the middle of the second half time, Brazil
took, for the first time in this match, the lead by three goals and started the
samba from this moment on. Brazil danced handball and Belarus was beaten. The
final 33:22 was a clear result in favor of the Brazilians.
Romania
vs. Hungary 22:30 (6:16)
Hungary had
a national holiday on Wednesday, 20 August. In the evening, millions of
spectators visited a beautiful firework over the river Danube in the capital
Budapest. One day later the talents of Hungary started another firework on the
handball floor against Romania. Especially in the first half a balls – in total
16 – scored the Romanian goal. The Romanians seemed surprised by so much power.
Romania was tired, slow and without spirit – and the match was, for that
reason, already decided after the first half. With the clear 16:6 lead, the
host took the second period a little bit more relaxed. This was the chance for
the Romanians to reach a better result. But more for cosmetically reasons.
Finally Hungary won by 30:22.