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Hungary scored at the end of the match with Denmark! What's next for the two at the World Handball Championship

Article by Ionuţ Iordache, Adrian Jitea – Published on Sunday, 07 December 2025 23:04 / Updated on Sunday, 07 December 2025 23:06

Denmark defeated Hungary 28-27 to win the main group I of the Women's Handball World Championship. The two will find out their opponents on Monday evening, at the end of the Netherlands – France duel.

  • Reporter Adrian Jitea and photojournalist Ionuț Iordache are in Rotterdam with the Romanian national team and transmit all the information and images that matter
  • Romania finished the World Championship with a narrow 36-24 win over Switzerland, and finishes 3rd in main group I and 9th in the overall ranking.

Hungary didn't look scary against Romania. He “bled”, but the tricolor handball players did not know how to take advantage of the weaknesses. An even weaker match followed for the national team prepared by Vladimir Golovin, saving a point against Japan in the end.

Today, with slightly more supporters than in the mentioned parties, the Hungarians have transformed. They also had a solid foundation to build on.

Denmark knows how to suffer!

Zsofi Szemerey had a performance in goal that you rarely see at this level. At the beginning of the second half, he had close to 50% balls defended.

Hungary led 15-13 at halftime, extended their lead to 5 goals in the second half.

A time-out in which Helle Thomsen seriously scolded her players changed the course of the game. With 10 minutes remaining, the scoreboard indicated a draw. Hungary tasted its own medicine. It was seen in Japan's posture two days ago.

It was the turn of Amalie Milling, the goalkeeper of the Nordics, to stand out. Elma Halicevic, Denmark's safest hand at this tournament, put her team ahead. Anne Mette Hansen scored from 7 meters, final score 28-27.

Ranking in the main group I:

Nation

puncture

goal difference

1. Denmark

10

179-126

2. Hungary

7

145-125

3. Romania

6

164-141

4. Japan

5

126-137

5. Switzerland

2

118-155

6. Senegal

0

107-155

FINAL. Hungary – Denmark 27-28

Denmark prevails, score 28-27!
min. 59: The last time-out requested by Denmark. 26-28
min. 55: Elma Halicevic, from the extreme right, brings Denmark to the advantage! 26-27
min. 48: Petra Simon converts from 7 meters. 24-22
min. 45: It's Vladimir Golovin's turn to ask for a time-out. 23-21
min. 42: The Danes' dispute against Szemerey continues. The Hungarian goalkeeper wins. 23-18
min. 37: Helle Thomsen asks for time-out! 21-17
min. 36: Szemerey makes a colossal play, another 7 meters defended. 20-17
min. 35: Emma Friis reduces the difference on the counterattack, Klujber responds immediately. 20-17
The second half has begun!

Images from the match Hungary - Denmark PHOTO: Ionuţ Iordache (GSP)

Hungary surprisingly leads at halftime, score 15-13.
min. 17: Helle Thomsen asks for time-out! 8-6
min. 16: Szemerey, sensational again! Hungarian fans dominate the atmosphere. 8-6
min. 7: Two cheered saves by Hungarian goalkeeper Zsofi Szemerey, including a 7-metre. 2-3
min. 1: Petra Simon, goal in the first attack. 1-0
The game has started! About 1500 spectators present in Rotterdam Ahoy.

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