The Spanish women’s handball team lost this Tuesday 26-23 against Poland and was eliminated from the European championship on the last day of the Preliminary Round. The Warriors have been trailing throughout the match – even playing for 16 minutes in superiority – and have paid dearly for their lack of success in front of goal against a very aggressive Poland, especially in defense.
During the first 30 minutes of the match, a 3-0 run excited Spain, who scored three goals into an empty net. Poland would not allow it and reacted to open the gap. Only with Ester Somaza’s goal and the expulsion of Paulina Uscinowicz for slapping the Spanish full-back in the face did they get back into the game, although Ambros Martín’s team did not find a way to harm the rivals at any time. that knew how to close very well.
The Guerreras—who only needed a draw to qualify—came into this match with a good feeling after having defeated Portugal on the first day (30-24) and having stood up to the world champion and Olympic runner-up, France, with the who only lost by two goals (24-22). Spain leaves the championship with a positive balance of goals, while Poland advances with a score of minus nine.
A setback for this new team, since, if it weren’t for this year’s new format—in which only two teams from each group can qualify—Ambros Martín’s team would have entered that second phase that has been choking them for four years. . It couldn’t be, so the team returns to Spain with its mind set on what is now its objective immediate,the 2028 Games and the 2029 World Cup at home.
