We had high hopes for their potential to shine, their lead over their competitors can be explained by the imbalance during exchanges. During the under-21 tournament, the French team easily defeated Mexico with a score of 46 to 17. Simple and direct, without embellishments or excess enthusiasm.
In Mexico, handball is less popular than soccer, boxing, wrestling, charreada, American football, baseball and pelota. This is evident in the results of the national teams, and it is no surprise that the French easily beat their Central American opponents in their first match at the under-21 world championship in Katowice, Poland, on Wednesday. Under the guidance of Guillaume Joli, Romann Carle, goalkeeper, and Noa Narcisse, defender, are substitutes in the dream team. This decision has disrupted the dynamics of the French team. Goals rained down on the field. The French showed exceptional determination by attacking on multiple fronts, maneuvering cleverly on the flanks, and exploiting the weaknesses of a very vulnerable enemy defense. In a quarter of an hour of play, the score was already very high... From 10 to 1... The Mexicans scored a seven-meter try, blocked by Stanis Soullier and converted by fullback Manuel Rivas.
Salgado's interventions did not mask the poor performance of his teammates. Any slowdown from Reyhan Zuzo and his team could be fatal for them. Scarlet red will spread. No wonder the fifteen points before halftime weren't enough to surprise (23-8). During this opening phase, the match captivated with its perfect balance between offense and defense. The passes were directed towards fast wingers like Naël Tighiouart from Chartrain, and Guillaume Joli managed to energize his bench by making a few adjustments. We must avoid jumping to conclusions about the result of this match (46-17). The French team aims to start the tournament without injuries, with each player contributing to the collective effort against a not very formidable opponent.
Be cautious of overconfidence. Despite Denmark's crushing victory (43-31), they had to employ significant strategies during their first match against Morocco, France's opponent, on Thursday. Before the break, the Nordics were struggling (-3) but then scored 3 goals without conceding any (21-18). The perfect harmony of the team, its diverse skills, and its experience were crucial for the second half of the match. In collaboration with Tremblay-en-France, Younes Mansari (8/10), pivot of the Moroccan national team, shines with his talent during the matches.