That result would mean that Germany can still hope to play that 5th place match, but other results later today still need to go their way, as well. Meanwhile, Cristina Neagu have passed the 300-goal mark at EHF EURO tournaments... Legend! 16:30 Three goals by Ana Gros after the break, as Slovenia and Hungary remain in the balance; 18:18. Remember, Slovenia must win to stay in contention for the semi-finals. 16:10 HALF-TIME | HUNGARY VS SLOVENIA 14:14 We have seen Hungary play well before at this tournament, but they never managed to keep it fully up until the end. That is probably what Slovenia are hoping for, who recovered near the end of the first half but struggled for most parts of it. Let's hear from EHF journalist Courtney Gahan in Ljubljana: "Hungary seemed a little stunned by Slovenia’s power to start the match, and it is no surprise really — Slovenia have showed a different face at this EURO, building very well on their opening win against Denmark as they’re progressed through the tournament.
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Here are the match reviews from Courtney Gahan in Ljubljana and Adrian Costeiu in Skopje: 22:19 What an outcome of this main round! Norway are given a clear hint that defending their title is no walk in the park. And how far can Denmark go? Here are reactions after the game from Anne Mette Hansen and Henny Reistad: It has been a long way coming. I am so proud of the girls and so happy we got this victory.
However, the key decision everyone has been waiting for has already been taken: Denmark complete the line-up for Friday's semi-finals, after Slovenia have gone down against Hungary. In the other group, Germany can still hope for the fifth place match after beating Romania. Here are the match reviews from EHF journalists Courtney Gahan and Adrian Costeiu: 17:12 Hard times for the co-hosts, who still got their best ever finish at an EHF EURO. Let's hear from line player Nataša Ljepoja right after the match: This was not our best match but we were fighting until the last minute. We are looking to the future now. I am so proud of my team and I am so happy to be part of this team. Natasa Ljepoja Slovenia line player 17:02 RESULT | HUNGARY VS SLOVENIA 29:25 (14:14) Congratulations to Denmark! They are the fourth and last team to go through to the semi-finals, after Slovenia stumble under the pressure of their must-win game against Hungary.
22:01 RESULT | NORWAY VS DENMARK 29:31 (13:12) Denmark beat Norway finally again, for the first time in a decade! Their rock-solid defensive performance helps them end Norway's winning streak... and most importantly, we now know the two semi-finals on Friday: Denmark vs Montenegro Norway vs France 21:56 Ouch, a double suspension comes costly for Denmark, who see their lead reduced to just one: 29:28... So much tension here, what a finish to the main round! 21:47 Second team timeout Norway. They have now dropped three behind against Denmark, 27:24, with nine minutes left. Their winning streak indeed very much in danger now. But even more important: with this result, Denmark would win the group and avoid France in the semi-finals.
Norway 147 vs France 158/8 | France won by 11 runs | ICC1-14 (Raza Iqbal, 2. 1 ov), 2-20 (Sher Sahak, 3. 5 ov), 3-78 (Ansar Iqbal, 9. 5 ov), 4-86 (Ali Saleem, 11. 3 ov), 5-96 (KD Abeyrathna, 13. 4 ov), 6-128 (Usman Arif, 16. 3 ov), 7-129 (Mohammad Rahimi, 17. 2 ov), 8-146 (Vinay Ravi, 18. 5 ov), 9-146 (M Shahbaz Butt, 18. 6 ov), 10-147 (Ahmadullah Shinwari, 19.
17:50 No calculations anymore when it comes to which teams will be advancing to the semi-finals. However, Norway and Denmark in the late match in Ljubljana still play for the top position in main round group I. Those winners will play Montenegro in the semi-final, with the second-ranked team set to meet France. Anyway, let's now see how Sweden deal with the disappointment. They, however, will qualify for the 5/6 placement match if do not lose by more than 10 (! ) goals against Croatia. In the other game, already qualified Montenegro are up against Netherlands, who can still reach that match for fifth place. 17:41 The co-hosts wanted more, but have bagged their best ever EHF EURO finish and are proud co-hosts of the event. Well done, Slovenia! 17:28 Two down, four to go.
It could still become the 'Miracle of Ljubljana'... 16:42 Is this already becoming Danish delight? Slovenia drop four goals behind against Hungary, 24:20, with 15 minutes left for the hosts to claw back into this. Only a win from Slovenia could keep Denmark out of the semi-finals... 16:38 Germany building a substantial lead over Romania in Skopje: 27:22.
Of course, Sweden can still get level on points with Denmark later today, but then their direct duel comes into account, and that has been won by Denmark (25:23) eight days ago. 16:59 RESULT | ROMANIA VS GERMANY 28:32 (14:16) A 10-goal outing from Johanna Stockschläder and eight goals from Alina Grijseels lift Germany past Romania. Germany can still finish third; Romania see their tournament come to end, which also applies to Cristina Neagu's EHF EURO career... 16:56 Hungary miss a penalty for another four-goal lead; Slovenia convert a penalty to reduce the gap to two (26:24) with just over four minutes left.
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