Record world champion France did not make a chance for the stark outsider Bahrain at 42:28 (21:14) and thus reached the round of the last four for the fourth time in a row. In 2008 and 2012 France Olympiasieger, 2016 in Rio won the team around Superstar Nikola Karabatic the silver medal.
Spain makes 25:29
In the second quarter-finals Spain defeated the Vice World Champion Sweden with 34:33 (18:20) after a catch-up hunt. The European champion was already with 25:29 in the second half, before he turned the game. Spain, for the first time since the bronze world, again takes a medal since the bronze world.
Opponents in the semi-final is Topfavorit Denmark, who could justify his role at 31:25 (13:12) against Norway. After the Danes opposed to an opponent at the first half, they were clearly superior in the second half and quickly ensure a larger lead.
Towards Germany?
The French meet in their semi-finals on Thursday at the winner of the game between Germany and Egypt. Best thrower while relaxing for Bahrain was Kentin Mahe with nine hits. Karabatic, who denies his fifth Olympic Games in Tokyo, scored two goals.
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