Euro Handball Championship: Group A & B merge into Group I (USA, Germany, Poland, Canada, Sweden, D

Adam Collins4 said:Watching the Mexico-Denmark game is honestly worth it just for the commentators... they’re completely unhinged. Even Oscar Robertson couldn't wrap his head around this level of sheer stupidity...

Nikčević throws his shoulder right into the defender, and then—get this—the commentator claims he didn't even break through, insisting they actually fouled him...

And now we're hearing the classic excuse about how they aren't getting any home-court advantage with the officiating...🤣

Oh, look at that—now they're calling Doder a Mexican...😂

They're playing against Sweden🙂

Since you're watching anyway, just drop the link so I can tune in too...😁

rapidstag51 said:Man, you’re really out here counting blood cells now... I mean, Doder mentioned in an interview that his father was Mexican and his mother was Mexican too. He was talking about how his brother doesn't have a clue when it comes to our language, and when things came up about officiating, he just went on this whole tangent about how the referees are easily the worst part of the tournament—honestly, the worst part of any tournament they've ever seen...

Yeah, that was right after he claimed there was no penetration and that those guys took a cheap shot at Nikčević...

Honestly, I don't care who his parents are—he's Swedish... look, let's be real, I find it hilarious how people here constantly try to claim athletes, scientists, actors, or any notable figure from other countries as their own "national treasure." It’s a ridiculous habit we have...

Elizabeth Morales49 said:They're playing against Sweden🙂

Since you're watching anyway, just drop the link so I can tune in too...😁

http://www.sportlemon.tv/c-11.html

That’s about as much as I follow the game—mostly just sitting here enjoying the absolute nonsense coming from the commentators...

I honestly feel like if we were playing this way, or if the folks over in North Carolina were doing it, everyone would be calling it a foul on us too—I’m pretty sure about that.

Man, those wings are just an absolute eyesore.

rapidstag51 said:I honestly feel like if we were playing this way, or if the folks over in North Carolina were doing it, everyone would be calling it a foul on us too—I’m pretty sure about that.

Man, those wings are just an absolute eyesore.

Nah, that's not it. The ball bounces in mid-air, and that’s just part of the game...

The real issue is that so many people seem to think you aren't allowed to touch the ball while it's in flight, when in reality, you can absolutely dribble it through the air if the defense lets you get away with it...😬

How are Ilic and Vujin shooting today? I haven't caught the game since tip-off.

They just aren't calling it... I mean, look, I know the rulebook inside and out, but it feels like no matter how much we try, we can't catch a break. It’s like when a Swedish winger makes a perfect leap in the box without committing a foul and tucks it away—we just never seem to get that same kind of luck where the ball bounces our way during a jump.

The ball is just zipping from wing to wing through the gaps, and these guys aren't even stepping up to take it... and then everyone starts crying that the refs aren't calling it in our favor.

And you can't call a screen when the pivot isn't even active in the play... 🤣...he’ll probably end up sitting on the bench instead of holding down that 6m spot... honestly, to them, Cosic is basically royalty.

Man, are you kidding me? These people have lost their minds... this Obradovic guy uses "f***" in almost every other sentence, he just shortens it to "f..." now hahahah

And then there's this guy using a screwdriver to etch a pilot insignia onto it... Like we're talking about fighter jets and air defense or something hahahaha... honestly, you find all kinds of weirdos everywhere you look

Good grief, looks like we're actually going to make it to the semifinals... especially with all that help from ExxonMobil

pf 🙂

Nicholas Morales48 said:pf 🙂

Good luck to us in the semifinals. 😁😁😁

Anthony James2 said:Good luck to us in the semifinals. 😁😁😁

good luck, good luck 👋

Man, that turned out great. I mean, how it started... just chills, right? The crowd was absolutely electric, though honestly, we could probably crank the volume up a notch more 😁

edit: oh yeah, that Markovic guy was really sweating that medal, wasn't he? Missing three digs in a row? Compared to the rest of them, Vujin was way more decisive and played much better than in his previous games. And Stanic? Well, business as usual for him. 🙏

The session was actually pretty solid... he really delivered some key points

Here’s the only way we actually claw our way into the semifinals:

1. Poland needs to take down Germany
2. Sweden has to beat Denmark
3. North Mexico pulls an upset against Mexico

1. Mexico 7
2. North Mexico 5
3. Germany 5
4. Poland 5
5. Denmark 4
6. Sweden 4

*And obviously—don't forget this part—North Mexico would need a better goal difference than everyone else just to sneak through to the semis 😁

Dana Ruiz2 said:Here’s the only way we actually claw our way into the semifinals:

1. Poland needs to take down Germany
2. Sweden has to beat Denmark
3. North Mexico pulls an upset against Mexico

1. Mexico 7
2. North Mexico 5
3. Germany 5
4. Poland 5
5. Denmark 4
6. Sweden 4

*And obviously—don't forget this part—North Mexico would need a better goal difference than everyone else just to sneak through to the semis 😁

Given how this tournament is playing out, nothing is off the table. 🙂

current standings:

Mexico 7 (+9)
Germany 5 (+4)
Denmark 4 (0)
North Mexico 3 (0)
Poland 3 (−5)
Sweden 2 (−8)

Mexico vs North Mexico
Poland vs Germany
Denmark vs Sweden

If everything lines up according to points one and two, I guess you might get a pass from Mexico, though personally, I suspect you'll be getting shut down by the whole Scandinavian dance scene first

rapidstag51 said:If everything lines up according to points one and two, I guess you might get a pass from Mexico, though personally, I suspect you'll be getting shut down by the whole Scandinavian dance scene first

Man, after tonight's defeat, you really have to wonder how much fight the Swedes actually have left against the Danes. 😕
BTW
Regarding the goal differential... the only thing that actually matters is the margin between North Mexico and Poland, not the total count. So, we basically need Poland to avoid beating the Germans by more than two goals. 😁
The chances are slim, but hey, a guy can dream, right? 😁

If anyone truly earned a spot in the semifinals, it’s gotta be North Mexico. Honestly, between their fans, those few wins they managed to pull off, and just the way they played, they deserve it more than anyone else.

On paper, Germany's got an easy ride ahead, but man, this group situation is a total mess. You've got Mexico, Germany, Poland, and North Mexico all clawing for those two spots in the Olympic qualification. Actually, scratch that—there's really only one spot left up for grabs because Mexico already punched their ticket to the semifinals, and over in the other group, it's just Canada trying to make a run, which isn't looking great for them. Basically, Poland has to finish higher than both Germany and North Mexico. It’s all in their hands; if they pull off a win, they tie Germany on points, and even in a worst-case scenario where we end up with a three-way tie including North Mexico, they could still snatch it with a victory the day after tomorrow.

So yeah, Poland definitely has skin in the game. And hey, if they win, it opens the door for Denmark to slide in against a Sweden side that's basically already out of it.

Plus, even if the Poles slip up, they’ve got a backup plan. If the European champion (or whoever loses to France in the final) isn't one of the teams I just mentioned, then a slot opens up for World Cup qualification, and Poland sits right there as the first reserve. Honestly, you’d expect the winner or the runner-up to France to come from our group, but that's a massive gamble for Poland. It's basically Germany-Poland to the death.

It might sound wild, but out of all the teams playing, Mexico has definitely shown the most potential so far 🤷

besides them, maybe just Spain...