2024-01-07 21:01:15
A first success. After two defeats against Spain (17-8) and Italy (12-6) respectively number 2 and 3 in the world, the French team finally unlocked its counter by winning this Sunday against Israel (16- 8) during the 3rd and final group match of the European Championships in Eindhoven (Netherlands). Les Bleues recorded an easy victory by dominating the four quarters (4-3, 5-2, 3-1 , 4-2). Camélia Bouloukbachi, Orsolya Hertzka and Aurélie Battu were the top scorers with three goals each. “It’s good because we had to win,” whispers captain Louise Guillet. “We reacted well. We know that we are above these teams. France must fight with the teams at the top and not the bottom.”
Thanks to this success, the Tricolores finished in 3rd place in group A. Spain and Italy are directly qualified for the quarter-finals while the French team will have to go through a round of 16 this Monday against the 2nd in Group D, Germany, beaten this Sunday by Great Britain (6-12). Theodoros Lorantos’ daughters will start as favorites. “It’s a match that we will win, there are no worries,” announces Louise Guillet. He must prepare us for the quarter-final which is extremely important for us. The goal is to try to take a big lead quickly so that you can then rotate and not lose too much energy. » If successful, the marathon will continue with a 5th match in 5 days this Tuesday for a place in the last four against Greece or the Netherlands.
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