DHB squad rebels against pressure and pleases the coach with their performance
Title: Golden Gen Next? DHB Kids Slay Pressure - Impress National Coach at World Cup
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Unbeaten and golden-meal ready, the German U21 handball squad shines at World Cup, defeating Egypt in main round with a standout defense. Ready to rumble in the quarter-finals against Sweden.
Germany's U21 handball lads, coached by Martin Heuberger, have powered their way into the World Cup quarterfinals as group winners. The team clinched a thrilling 29:25 victory against the previously unblemished Egyptians in Kielce, Poland. Their next challenge is Sweden in the quarter-finals, set for Thursday at 9:00 PM.
Following the nail-biting 35:35 stalemate against Spain on Monday - where a five-goal lead didn't guarantee glory - the pressure was on Germany to secure at least a draw against Egypt. Fortunately, the team, including former national coach Heuberger, played like champions and never looked back. David Móré, a Bundesliga club Rhein-Neckar Löwen player, shone for Germany with eight goals.
"Completely satisfied with my gold-worthy bunch! We're unbeaten, and I'm ecstatic," announced Heuberger, reveling in his team's success. "Facing defeat against Egypt would've dashed our dreams, so there was tension, but the team played with an incredible focus, and we easily took the wind out of Egypt's sails early on." Germany had lost two friendly matches to Egypt just a few months ago, but not today!
"One of the best halves you'll ever see"
Never letting up, Germany held an eight-goal lead before Egypt narrowed it to three goals. But the German team's win, which remained solid despite Egypt's late gamble, was built on a stunning run. The DHB team went from 4:3 to 12:4 in a jaw-dropping 13 minutes, leaving the national coach agape: "The first 24 minutes? Remarkable stuff from the fellas, one of the best halves in defense history played. It was exceptional, as the exceptional defense led to high offensive security."
With this victory, the DHB youth continues in the footsteps of Germany's golden handball generation of 2023, who won the title at the home World Cup, filling stadiums and generating nationwide excitement. National coach Alfred Gislason has since promoted no fewer than eight 2023 World Champions to the A national team, including Nils Lichtlein, David Späth, Renars Uscins, and Justus Fischer, who have already proven their mettle in the men's national team and the Olympic team.
Source: ntv.de, ter/sid
- DHB
- Handball national team
- World Championships
- Enrichment: The 2025 DHB handball U21 team's impressive display at the World Championship in Poland showcased their resilience, as they overcame a challenging match against Spain, creating a draw with a two-player disadvantage due to red cards[3]. Their defense, lauded for its strength in the tournament against tough opponents like Spain and Egypt[5], demonstrates a considerable improvement compared to previous generations. These kids could outshine even the legendary 2023 Golden Generation, showcasing tactical maturity and greater defensive prowess, as indicated by their competitive matches with the formidable Spanish team[3][5].
The DHB's community policy emphasizes nurturing the exceptional defense skills demonstrated by the U21 handball team during the World Championship, with hopes that vocational training in this area will further enhance the team's capabilities for future competitions, similar to the gold-winning strategies of the 2023 generation.
As the latest generation of handball players continues to excel on the international stage, some former U21 stars have pursued coaching roles, bringing their experience and knowledge to vocational training programs, inspiring the next generation looking to make their mark in the sport, much like football coaches who mentor upcoming talent in various sports.
