Handball: Egypt secure dominant 35-24 victory over Bahrain in World Championship

Ahram Online , Friday 17 Jan 2025

Egypt's national handball team delivered a commanding performance on Friday, defeating Bahrain 35-24 in the second round of the preliminary stage at the 2025 Men's Handball World Championship.

Egypt vs Bahrain
Egypt's national handball team defeated Bahrain 35-24 in the second round of Group H of the 2025 World Men's Handball Championship. Photo: International Handball Federation's official website

 

The match, held at Arena Zagreb in Croatia, showcased Egypt's tactical superiority and individual brilliance, solidifying their position in Group H and securing their place in the main round of the tournament.

From the opening whistle, Egypt demonstrated their intent to dominate.

The first half ended with Egypt leading 16-11, thanks to solid defence and clinical finishing.

Key players like Ahmed Adel and Akram Yousry shone brightly, while goalkeeper Karim Hendawi made crucial saves to keep Bahrain at bay.

The second half saw Egypt extend their lead with a series of well-executed attacks.

Coach Juan Carlos Pastor's strategic substitutions paid off, as players like Mohsen Ramadan and Seif Hany "Fox" entered the game and maintained the team's momentum.

Ramadan, in particular, was instrumental in the second half, earning the title of "Man of the Match" for his outstanding performance.

This victory marks Egypt's second consecutive win in the tournament, following their 39-25 triumph over Argentina in the opening match.

With four points in Group H, Egypt have now secured their place in the main round, where they will face tougher competition.

Their next match is against Croatia on Monday, which will determine their final standing in the group.

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