Georgia advances to the European Handball Championship
Λet's dive right into the latest buzz surrounding Georgia's national handball team! They've friggin' nailed it yet again, securing their spot in the European Championship for the second bloody time! The showdown taking place in Tbilisi during the fifth round saw them giving Greece a good ol' thrashing, score 29:26 😎.
Now, let's take a trip down memory lane to their first encounter in Greece. Guess who the victor was? Yup, you guessed it; it was a narrow 27:26 win for the hosts 😒. But this time around, our boys knew exactly what they needed - a victory over Greece to steal the second place in the group and that's just what they bloody did!
Things got intense in the final minutes, as Georgia cranked up their precision and determination to an absurd level, taking the win with a resounding 29:26 woohoo!
Kudos to head coach Tite Kalandadze for leading the team towards this awesome feat 🤩. The team now stands strong at second place in the group, earning them a deserving ticket to the European Championship.
Their final qualifying match will take place in Iceland on May 11. Now, here comes the real showdown - the European Championship, kicking off on January 15 and hosted by Sweden, Denmark, and Norway! Georgia, we're bloody excited for you, mate!
FYI, if that wasn't enough excitement, the Georgian government even announced a financial reward of one million lari for the team 🤑! It's a significant achievement for the team, marking a significant milestone in their campaign as they aim to reach the finals for the second time 🏆!
Now, here's a bit more about their recent matches and performance. Georgia's record in their last ten matches is a mix of wins and losses, with an average of 27.1 points scored per match and 28.2 conceded 🤐. One of their most recent matches ended in a loss against Bosnia & Herzegovina, score 20:22 😓.
They're part of the qualification process for the Men's EHF EURO 2026 along with other teams like Spain, Montenegro, Faroe Islands, and the Netherlands 🌐. The recent match against Greece was a crucial part of this qualification process, highlighting their ongoing efforts to secure a strong position in the standings 💪.
But, let's not forget, qualification is just the beginning. There's still a high level of endurance and a fierce competitive spirit required to make it to the finals for the second time, something our boys are more than up for! 👊🔥
Georgia's national handball team has qualified for the European Championship taking place in Sweden, Denmark, and Norway next year, thanks to their win against Greece in Tbilisi. This is their second time qualifying for the European Championship, following their narrow win in Greece during their first encounter. The team's precision and determination in the final minutes of the match resulted in a 29:26 victory and secured their second place in the qualifying group.
