Denmark

Statements after the final

Sun Jan 30 2011

Ulrik Wilbek, Danish coach: We played a fantastic tournament, and we had no defeat in normal playing time. We lost a final against the best team of the world and we proved we are on the same level as France. We were unlucky in the beginning when pour left handed player Kasper Söndergaard was injured. But we came back every time and equalized the French lead often. We are very close to France. If we would have led in the 60 first minutes it might be in a different way. France has the more experienced team – but I hope that both teams meet in more finals in future. We are proud of a fantastic tournament.

Anders Eggert, Danish player: We are very disappointed at the moment, but we will realize that we played a great tournament – and we will be back in future.

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It’s France again!

Sun Jan 30 2011

It was most thrilling World Championships final since decades – and in the end France defended their title. The Frenchmen beat Denmark 37:35 after extra time in an incredible tensioned fight for Gold. For France it was the fourth WCh title after 1995, 2011 and 2009.

Final: France – Denmark 37:35 (31:31, 15:12)

They danced over the field after 70 highly intense minutes – and then the French players were handed over the Gold medals and the trophy in the confetti rain of Malmö. On the other hand the Danes were absolutely disappointed as they were on eye level and so close to their first ever WCh title. But they received a great applause from their supporters and Crown Prince Frederic, who attended the match – and the Silver medals.

France is not only the only team which defended their title since 1974, but they’re now already qualified for the Olympics 2012 and the World Championship 2013 in Spain.

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Semifinals finalized: Sweden vs. France, Denmark vs. Spain

Tue Jan 25 2011

The last two matches of both Main Round groups had to decide the constellation in the semi-finals: And as Denmark beat Sweden they ranked first in group II and meet Spain in the semi-final on Friday on 28 January (20:30) in Kristianstad. France won the group I by their seventh victory against Iceland and will play against host Sweden (18:00) in Malmö on Friday. Spain and France are equal in points, but France have the better goal difference and rank ahead the Iberians. Denmark is the only team with eight victories in eight matches and lead the final ranking with 10:0 points ahead of Sweden (6:4). Aside Serbia beat Argentina and play for the places 9/10 against Norway. The Gauchos will meet Germany in the 11/12 placement match.

Semi-finals:
Sweden – France (Friday, 28.01, 18.00 in Malmö)
Denmark – Spain (Friday, 28.01, 20.30 in Kristianstad)

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Sweden and Denmark in the semi-finals

Sun Jan 23 2011

Both Northern European neighbours have reached the WCh semifinals after the second Match Day of the Main Round: After Sweden had beaten Croatia, Denmark took both points against Argentina. For Denmark it was the seventh victory in the seventh match – and now it’s decided that no other team can overtake Sweden anymore. Both semi-finalists will meet on Tuesday for the group winner – and a draw is enough for Denmark to remain on top. No matter what team will win the group the Danes play their semi in Kristianstad and Sweden in Malmö.

Group II:

Poland – Serbia 27:26 (10:11)

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Denmark one small step away from semi-finals

Sat Jan 22 2011

The favoured teams have made their way in the evening Main Round games of Match Day 1. Denmark took a close and thrilling victory against Poland, as France overran Hungary. Both teams took the lead in their group remaining unbeaten. For Denmark it was the sixth straight victory.

Group I:

After the first Match Day France and Spain (each 5:1 points) lead the ranking ahead of Iceland (4:2), Germany, Hungary (each 2:4) and Norway (0:6).

France – Hungary 37:24 (18:13)

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Nordic triple: Iceland, Denmark and Sweden win their groups

Thu Jan 20 2011

The final decisions in the groups B, C and D had been taken: Denmark (by beating Croatia), Sweden (by winning against Poland) and Iceland (by beating Norway) are the winners of the groups B, C and D. Iceland and Denmark start the Main Round with the optimum of 4:0 points, as Sweden arose like Phoenix from ashes.

Group B:

Iceland – Norway  29:22 (12:12)

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Denmark, Serbia and Spain go on to Main Round

Wed Jan 19 2011

The next contenders made their way to the Main Round: As Denmark (against Algeria) and Spain (against Egypt) took their each fourth victory in their fourth match of the Preliminary Round they qualified for the next stage with now eight points. But both have real clashes ahead, as Denmark meet Croatia and Spain play against France on Thursday. Those both games will decide about the winners of Groups A and C. Thanks to the Danish victory also Serbia booked the ticket to the Main Round. Romania won their first match in this WCh.

 

After Match Day 4 is completed, those are the teams already qualified for the Main Round:

Group A:  France, Spain

Group B:  Iceland, Hungary, Norway

Group C:  Denmark, Croatia, Serbia

Group D: Poland, Sweden

 

Group A:

Spain – Egypt 31:18 (14:9)

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Third match day ends with “business as usual” – victories for France, Croatia and Denmark

Sun Jan 16 2011

Easy matches for the favourites, no chances for the outsiders: As the three medal contenders France, Denmark and Croatia remain spotless after two matches, Romania, Egypt and Algeria still wait for their first points.

Group A:

Egypt – France 19:28 (8:12)

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Danish home ground in Malmö

Tue Nov 02 2010

The Danish Handball Federation is enthusiastic in their "home ground" in WCh 2011: Malmö in the southernmost of Sweden.

At an inspection of their team hotel and Malmö Arena the Danes, with coach Ulrik Wilbek in the lead, praised all facilities.
– I am very happy to come to Malmö, says Ulrik Wilbek.

The visit began with an inspection of the team hotel, which Wilbek & Co. liked a lot.

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Dynamite, speed and wings – the Danish team before the final

Sat Jan 29 2011

In 1967 Denmark for the one and only time before had reached the final of the World Championship against Czechoslovakia – and lost. 44 years later the “Danish Dynamite” is back in a final – and this time they’re hoping for their first Gold medal ever. Their best WCh result in the last years was the Bronze medal in 2007 in Germany – by beating France in the Bronze final. And on Sunday in Malmö those two teams meet again, but going for Gold this time.

National coach Ulrik Wilbek, who had led the Danish women’s team to the Olympics and EURO title, took over the men’s team in 2005 – and since then they climbed the ladder of success. Their highlight up to now was the EURO title in 2008 by winning the final against Croatia, at the last World Championship 2009 in Croatia they reached the semi-final but lost – against France. So maybe it’s time for revenge now, but the team has changed.

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