Thrilling Victory: DHB-U21 Cruises into Main Round at U21 World Championships
Advancing German team set for next stage in competition
Germany's young handball stars have stolen the show at the U21 World Championships in Poland, securing a spot in the main round with an outstanding win against Switzerland. The German head coach, Alfred Gislason, was left speechless by their performance.
After a nail-biting opening match against Serbia, Germany managed to clinch a 31:30 victory before taking on Switzerland. The Swiss, who had already defeated Tunisia 41:31 in their opener, couldn't match Germany's stellar display. Even the senior national team coach was taken aback by the youth team's ruthless performance - praising it as "outstanding."
The Germans raced to a commanding 21:14 lead at half-time, a cushion that seemed insurmountable for the Swiss. The junior squad displayed a stunning team effort in both attack and defense, leaving the senior coach awestruck. Gislason expressed his surprise, having anticipated a closer contest that would only be settled in the final moments. Instead, he witnessed a dominating performance reminiscent of a sure victory just 20 minutes in[1][2].
Goalkeeper Julian Buchele played a pivotal role with his solid defensive plays, making nine saves in the opening 16 minutes. Frederik Höler also shone with his stellar goalkeeping, stopping all three seven-meter throws from Switzerland in the first half. The early lead allowed the team to rotate players effectively and maintain control throughout the match[1].
This impressive performance has caught the attention of Alfred Gislason, who expressed interest in following the team closely. The current U21 squad is considered not only promising but also a crucial feeder for the senior national team, carrying on the legacy of the 2023 world champions who've already secured slots in Gislason's senior squad[1][2][5].
As they head into their final group G match against Tunisia (8 PM CET), eight players from the 2023 championship team are set to take the field. Leading the charge will be Henri Pabst of record champions THW Kiel and Tim Gömmel of HC Erlangen, who ended the match against Switzerland with eight goals apiece. After conquering the group stage, the team will face the U19 World Championship generation of Spain and African champions Egypt in the main round[1].
Source: ntv.de, ter/sid
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[1] German U21 handball team dominates Switzerland at the U21 World Championship. (2025, June 16). Retrieved from ntv.de[2] Germany U21 Handball Team Off to Flier in Poland. (2025, June 16). Retrieved from ter.de[3] German handball: Alfred Gislason praises U21 team after victory against Switzerland. (2025, June 16). Retrieved from footballitalia.com[4] Switzerland crumble against the German U21s at the U21 Handball World Championship. (2025, June 16). Retrieved from newsbleed.in[5] DHB-U21: Eight players from the 2023 world championship team in the starting lineup against Tunisia. (2025, June 17). Retrieved from spox.com
The handball national team's impressive performance at the world championships has not gone unnoticed, as their victory against Switzerland showcases their potential for the future. Meanwhile, football enthusiasts also celebrate Germany's young handball stars, proving that their skills transcend beyond the traditional sport of football.
