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German U18 Handball Team Reaches European Championship Final
Germany’s under‑18 men’s handball squad defeated Spain 32‑27 in the semifinal of the European Championship held in Serbia, securing a place in the final. The victory followed a 33‑31 quarter‑final win over tournament favourites Iceland.
Coach Erik Wudtke praised the team’s halftime adjustments, urging “more movement without the ball,” which sparked a comeback after a 3‑0 start by Spain. Key contributors included top scorer Julius Pöthke with eight goals, forward Elvis Kretzschmar who added a goal and several assists before the 20‑minute mark, and goalkeeper Tjorven Knackstedt, whose strong early‑half performance helped keep Germany in the game. The team will meet Spain again in the championship final.
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Elvis Kretzschmar · Erik Wudtke · Germany U18 Men's Handball Team · Julius Pöthke · Tjorven Knackstedt
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Germany U18 will face Spain again in the championship final. sportbild.bild.de · hvnb-online.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Goalkeeper Tjorven Knackstedt delivered a strong performance, especially before halftime. hvnb-online.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Coach Erik Wudtke instructed the team to increase movement without the ball during halftime. sportbild.bild.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] Germany U18 men's handball team defeated Spain 32‑27 in the semifinal of the European Championship. sportbild.bild.de · hvnb-online.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] Germany U18 previously defeated Iceland 33‑31 in the quarter‑final. sportbild.bild.de · hvnb-online.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] The semifinal match was played in Serbia. sportbild.bild.de · hvnb-online.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Elvis Kretzschmar scored a goal and provided several assists before the 20‑minute mark. sportbild.bild.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Julius Pöthke scored eight goals, the most for Germany in the semifinal. sportbild.bild.de