Handball - 11:30am and 2:30pm ET Matches 1-29

[Dillydilly]

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[lsa]

On paper its looks like no brainers.
But I dont know..
Brazil is the big surprise this year and it has been the year of the upsets.
Brazil has beaten top 10 countries like Sweden, Norway and Spain.
They have played Denmark once and it was a friendly back in 2016 it ended in a tie.
In handball friendlies means dick all, since they often try out a lot of stuff and uses a lot of players.
But still...

Based on the odds I might go Brazil , its alive underdog. and the odds is tasty.
I still think it will be France vs Denmark in the final.

Portugal is also part of this years upset.
IIRC first time they made it this far in tournaments.

We rarely see this many upsets in handball, the favorites are favorites for a reason.
But its seems like handball is really growing and the other teams is starting to get really good.
Which is very cool.

I look forward to the American handball league in 2028 (yes its on its way)

 

[lsa]

Denmark is now on +30 match win streak in WC haven't lost in 4 years.
They are the favorite for a reason.
But that win streak gotta end.
I did go Brazil because why not?

What the Danes has done in handball is amazing.
Nobody even come close.
First team to win 3 straight WC, and working on number 4.
+30 straight wins in WC, old record was held by France at 26.
Won the gold at the Olympics last year beating Germany with 12-13 goals which is unheard of in an Olympic final.

As one of the other countries coach said, there is world class and then there is Denmark.

 

[lsa]

Denmark is now on +30 match win streak in WC haven't lost in 4 years.
They are the favorite for a reason.
But that win streak gotta end.
I did go Brazil because why not?

What the Danes has done in handball is amazing.
Nobody even come close.
First team to win 3 straight WC, and working on number 4.
+30 straight wins in WC, old record was held by France at 26.
Won the gold at the Olympics last year beating Germany with 12-13 goals which is unheard of in an Olympic final.

As one of the other countries coach said, there is world class and then there is Denmark.

To expand
They havent lost in WC since 2017 (WC took a break during Covid)
They are now on a 34 match win streak in WC.

 

[lsa]

17-12 to the Danes so far

 

[lsa]

17-12 to the Danes so far

28-18
Brazil is getting to feel the love

 

[lsa]

28-18
Brazil is getting to feel the love

31-18

This is a free lesson in handball. I hope the Brazilians are thankful.
There is world class and then there is Denmark

 

[Dillydilly]

Authorities have been notified

 

[lsa]

Authorities have been notified

honestly its legalized rape and killing.
I need 1.10 at least to bet on Denmark.
I am losing my mille on Brazil but all good.
I honestly thought it would be closer based on Brazil beating both Sweden Spain and Norway.
But Denmark being up by 12.... This is silly

I only see France as a threat to Denmark in this WC.

 

[lsa]

33-21
Say thank you to the kind danes for giving you a lesson
And RIP to who ever is next

 

[lsa]

LOL imagine if Germany wins later tonight.
They already lost to Denmark, it will kill them..
First the Olympic final, then last week,and maybe once more this week.
That would be hilarious

 

[Dillydilly]

OT in second game

Portugal wins 31-30 in OT