Photo: Björn Kenneth Muggerud
Novi Sad, SPENS Arena
Group D
Germany – Romania 26- 23 (13 – 12)
Topscorers: Susan Müller ( GER) 11 goals and Adriana Nechita(ROM) 6 goals
Best player of the match: Clara Woltering
Romania has replaced before this match goalkeeper Denisa Dedu by Laura Chiper, rightwinger.
The match started with a 4 – 1 lead for Germany, where backplayers Susan Müller and Kim Nadzinavicius were making problems to Tadici’s team. After a Romanian timeout the picture of the match was not really changed, Germany has continued on the same way, shoots from distance, meanwhile Romanian team was struggling both in defense and attack.
Woltering saved two penalties, Germany was leading by 10 – 5, minute 19.
Romania managed to reduce the gap, 10-8, but Susan Müller scores for 11-8. Tadici made some changes in defense and Romania managed to come closer,12 – 11 (27. minute), scorings by Adriana Nechita and Gabriela Perianu.
Half time result: 13 – 12.
Topscorers of the first half: Susan Müller (GER) 6 goals.
In the second part of the match Germany has continued the same fluent attacking play, and they increased the gap to 19-14, 21-15 at he middle of the second half. Susan Müller was still unstoppable and Clara Wolering outstanding in the German goals.
Then Romanians made a comeback, Neagu started to be effective, and scored her first goal in minute 46. Bradeanu, Nechita and Neagu scored 23-21. minute 51.
Final result: 26-23.
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