Denmark, eliminated from the World Cup by France! We know the semifinals of the final tournament in Holland

The semi-finals of the World Championship (December 12) are as follows:

• France – Germany

• Netherlands – Norway

The last duel of the quarter-finals of the World Championship was Denmark – France, two national teams that took medals in the previous edition. France defeated Norway to become world champions, while Denmark pipped Sweden in the battle for bronze.

Efficiency and aggressiveness in defense earned France a place in the semi-finals

Sebastien Gardillou's side started the game in Rotterdam very well, with Clarisse Mairot leading France in attack. Also, the defense of the defending champion went much better than that of the bronze medalist. In addition, Denmark's goalkeepers performed modestly in the first half.

France continued to dictate the pace of the game, scoring from all positions, while Denmark stayed in the game, thanks to throws from 7 meters converted by Kristina Jorgensen. However, at halftime, the score was 17-12 for the national team from Hexagon.

At the start of the second half, Helle Thomsen's team forced a comeback and came within two goals, taking advantage of Anna Kristensen's better play in goal and a more varied attack. But the Nordics continued to make a lot of mistakes and France speculated on this.

In addition, the goalkeeper Hatadou Sako defended many shots of the opponents and finally France prevailed 31-26, going on to play Germany for a place in the final.

Pivot Sarah Bouktit, with 8 goals from 8 shots, was the player of the match. She was followed by Clarisse Mairot (6 goals), Tamara Horacek (4), Lucie Granier (3) and Alicia Toublanc (3).

On the other side, Kristina Jorgensen had 11 goals, Elma Halilcevic stood out with 4 successes, and Michala Moller scored 3 times.

Final. Denmark – France 26-31

Final match. Victory for France, score 31-26, and qualification to the semifinals of the World Championship.
Min. 57. 24-29. Partially 3-1 for Denmark, but it's too late.
Min. 52. 21-28. Two more goals for Sebastien Gardillou's students, who are very close to the world semi-final.

Denmark – France, in the “quarters” of the World Cup/Photo: Imago Images

Min. 50. 21-26. Goal on the counterattack for France and another time-out for Denmark.
Min. 47. 19-23. First goal of the second half for Jorgensen.
Min. 45. 17-22. Three consecutive goals for the reigning world champion. Time-out Helle Thomsen.
Min. 44. 17-21. Lots of mistakes for both camps. France does not take advantage of numerical superiority.

Denmark attempted a comeback in the second half of their clash with France/Photo: Imago Images

Min. 39. 17-19. Moller brings the Nordics closer to the opponents, following a penetration from the right half.
Min. 35. 14-18. Kristensen defends and passes perfectly for Denmark's counterattack, completed by Halilcevic.
Min. 32. 13-18. The difference of 5 goals is maintained.
The start of the second half.

Tamara Horacek, in action against Denmark/Photo: Imago Images

The end of the first half. 12-17. Almost perfect 30 minutes for France!
Min. 26. 11-15. The first parade of the match for Denmark! Back on the court, Kristensen defended Grandveau's throw.
Min. 23. 11-13. Two empty net goals by Jorgensen, who reaches 7 goals.
Min. 20. 8-12. France is again 4 goals behind, with 3 consecutive successes.
Min. 15. 7-9. 5th goal from 7 meters for Denmark. Kristina Jorgensen, unstoppable!
Min. 11. 4-8. After another Mairot success, Helle Thomsen uses her first time-out.

Denmark – France, in the “quarters” of the World Cup/Photo: Imago Images

Min. 10. 3-7. Third goal for Mairot. Anna Kristensen hasn't managed a par yet.
Min. 6. 2-4. Helena Hageso scores Denmark's second goal with a shot to the right of the goal.
Min. 4. 0-3. Excellent defense for France, who block their opponent very well.
Min. 1. 0-1. The first goal of the game is scored by Clarisse Mairot.
Start of match.

World Championship quarter-finals:

• Germany vs. Brazil: 30-23

• Norway vs. Montenegro: 32-23

• Netherlands vs. Hungary: 28-23

• Denmark vs. France: 26-31