Denmark eliminates Tunisia from Handball World Championship
Updated: 2013-01-21 09:49
(Xinhua)
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Denmark team players celebrate their victory over Tunisia after their Men's Handball World Championship match at the Principe Felipe Arena in Zaragoza, Jan 20, 2013. [Photo/Agencies] |
TUNIS - Denmark eliminated Tunisia from the World Handball Championship in Spain after winning its second round match 30-23 on Sunday in Saragossa.
Tunisia started out the match in style gaining a 5-3 edge during the first 10 minutes. However the Danes' superior technique and determination enabled them to easily equalize before taking a clear advantage in the first half.
After a promising first round, the physical and technical limits of the Tunisians started to appear, dashing the North African country's ambitions to arrive to the quarterfinals of the event.
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