Seven out of seven to say goodbye to Dortmund - the German women's handball team advanced to the semifinals of the World Championship, their first since 2007 and the World Cup in France.
Markus Gaugiš's team beat Brazil 30:23 in the quarterfinals, so they will face the winner of the Denmark-France duel in Rotterdam for the grand final.
Although the team from South America did not give up, it was clear from the start that they would have difficulty competing with one of the favorites.
Germany, led by the excellent Viola Lojhter, went up five points (8:3) right from the start. They then led 20:12, then 23:15, but Brazil always found a way to at least threaten, and in the 52nd minute they came within just three points (25:22).
There was no drama though, the class of German players was too great to allow for a surprise.
The Germans were led to victory by Antje Dell with six goals, followed by Emily Fogel with five, Nina Engel and Leuchter with four goals each, as well as once again great goalkeeper Katarina Filter with 14 saves.
On the other side, the most efficient was Bruno Alemeida de Paula with six goals.
The second quarterfinal and the last match to be played in Dortmund at this World Cup will be played by the "lionesses" - the Montenegrin women's handball team will play against Norway at 8:30 PM.
Quarterfinals
Tuesday (Dortmund)
Njemacka - Brazil 30:23
Norway - Montenegro (8:30 p.m.)
Wednesday (Rotterdam)
Denmark - France
Netherlands - Hungary
Semi-finals (Rotterdam)
Germany - Denmark/France
Norway/Montenegro - Netherlands/Hungary
Bonus video:
