Slovenia struggles against the Faroe Islands
HSV star leads Oranje to opening victory at European Handball Championships
January 11, 2024, 8:30 p.m
After the euphoric opening victory of the German handball players, it is the turn of the other nations at the European Championships in Germany: The Netherlands are also off to a successful start thanks to Dani Baijens from HSV. Faroe Islands unexpectedly cause major problems for Slovenia and Portugal clearly wins.
Led by Bundesliga star Dani Baijens, the Netherlands made a successful start to the preliminary round at the European Handball Championships in Germany. Oranje, the professional team from HSV Hamburg, won its opening game in Group E against Georgia 34:29 (19:12) in Mannheim.
Like the Dutch, former European Championship runners-up Slovenia in Group D and Portugal in Group F also started the tournament with favorite wins. In Berlin, under the direction of the German referee team Robert Schulze and Tobias Tönnies, the Slovenians won against the Faroe Islands with an unexpectedly difficult 32:29 (13:13), while Portugal beat Greece in Munich with 31:24 (18:14). ) claimed.
The Netherlands, who reached the main round at the last European Championship two years ago, took command on the floor against Georgia right from the throw-off. Baijens was successful six times and, together with his teammate Rutger ten Velde, became the most successful thrower in the Netherlands.