Ahmed Elahmar (C) of Egypt is challenged by Patrick Wiencek (L) and Hendrik Pekeler of Germany during their round of 16 match of the 24th men's handball World Championship in Doha January 26, 2015 (Photo: Reuters)
Egypt were eliminated from the World Championship round of 16 after losing to Germany 23-16 on Monday.
Following their early strong displays at the World tournament ,the Pharaohs dreamed of reaching the competition's quarters for the first time since 2001. However their dream fell against a strong German team that completely dominated the game.
The Pharaohs started the game on slow rhythm giving their opponent the chance to earn a four-goal lead that held until the end of the first half which ended 12-8.
Germany extended the gap in the second half thanks to a heroic performance from team's goalkeeper CarstenLichtlein who was named man of the match as well as a strong performance from Winger Patrick Groetzki.
Despite their elimination from the competition, the Pharaohs produced a promising performance that brings them closer to regaining their position as a World heavyweights.
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