Olympic, European, and now world gold are all in one place, in Scandinavia, in a country where the best women's handball has been played for almost two decades.
All the crowns are Norwegian, after a great final in Rotterdam in which Germany did not disappoint, but could not compete against the class of the empire. After a great fight, Norway won (23:20) and became world champions for the fifth time in history.
The current Olympic, European and world champions have won 18 gold medals from major competitions - in addition to five planetary titles, Norway has won the Old Continent 10 times, and also has three of the most brilliant medals from the Games.
From the first minute of the battle in the "Ahoj Arena" it was clear that Germany was a much more serious rival than anyone who had faced Norway so far.
Girls Markus Gaugis During the first 30 minutes they did what you don't see often - they stopped the best in the world. Heni Rajstad at zero when it comes to goals.
Emili Vogel led the German team in attack, but the Norwegian team had another big star and handball legend in the mood at that moment. Noru Merk, which did not allow the rival to break away, even though he had a plus two on several occasions.
The scoreboard showed 11:11 after the first half, and when the first attack in the second half brought the first goal for Rajstad, it was clear that the powerful Norway was slowly accelerating...
The team is fast. Olea Gjekstada right on the wings of Rajstad, but also the legendary goalkeeper Katrin Lunde, reached its largest lead of 15:12.
Lots of great players from Germany, one of them is Viola Lojhter who inspired the return of her selection (17:17).
Norway beat all of its rivals in the final, except Montenegro, by a margin of ten or more at this World Cup, but against Germany it had to put in a good effort practically until the end.
And, when it was the hardest, Rajstad continued to hit, she followed up brilliantly Tale Rushfelt Share, while she scored two key goals at the moment when the Germans were down to minus one (20:19) Clever Aune.
Rajstad and Rušfelt-Deila ended up being the most efficient players in the new world champions' team with five goals each, while Lunde made 14 saves in what was probably the last match of her career.
Germany is sad, but it can also be proud - both because of the final, but also because it has reached its first medal in 18 years. In the match against Norway, they stood out Alina Grajsels and Vogel with four goals each.
Third place was won by France, who upset Rotterdam and defeated the Netherlands in the consolation final after overtime - 33:31.
Nobody like Heni and the legend of Lunde, Matea second assistant at the World Cup
And if Heni Rystad hadn't woken up in the second half of the final, she would probably have been the best player of the World Cup - this makes the MVP award even more deservedly in her hands.
In addition, the great Norwegian is also the top scorer in the World Cup with 55 goals, one more than Lorene Full Delgado from Cuba.
The ideal team of the championship was also chosen, and it included the legendary Norwegian goalkeeper Katrin Lunde, as well as another world champion. Emilia Howden.
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Montenegro finished the World Cup in 8th place, and reached the semi-finals Matea Pletikosic was the tournament's top assist provider (41). She ended up in second place, having overtaken her by two matches. Lena Granvo (44)
IDEAL TEAM; Goalkeeper: Katrine Lunde (Norway). Right wing: Emilia Hovden (Norway). Right back: Dion Hauser (Netherlands). Center back: Bruna de Paula (Brazil). Left back: Emily Vogel (Germany). Left wing: Antje Dol (Germany). Pivot girl: Sara Bukit (France). Best young player: Viola Leuchter (Germany). MVP: Heni Rystad (Norway).
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