The Olympic champion was on the verge of elimination, losing by five points, but in the end, he still secured the semi-finals - tonight, in the last round of the second stage, France defeated Denmark 30:29 and won the fight for medals at the European Championship.
From the beginning of the match, the French were behind, they had a five-goal deficit, and they reached the first tie of the match in the 57th minute when it was 28:28.
After that tonight, the great Dika Mem scored for the lead 30:29 and it was clear that France will go to the semi-finals and that from the first place in the group!
Tonight, Iceland is mourning, which was waiting for the defeat of the French and hoped for the semi-finals. Instead of medals, the "fishermen" will play with Norway for 5th place
The French were led by Mem and Deska with eight goals each.
The coach of Denmark, Nikolaj Jakobsen, made a combined squad, without Hansen and Gidsel. The Danes were in the lead for 50 minutes and ended up without a win.
France from first place goes to the semi-finals and will play Sweden, while Denmark will play Spain.
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