HANDBALL: Egypt lose to Germany in U17 World Cup final
Egypt narrowly missed out on winning the first-ever IHF Men’s U17 World Championship, falling 44–43 in extra time to Germany after a thrilling match. The Pharaohs showed great skill and determination throughout the tournament.
Match Summary
After trailing 18–17 at halftime, Egypt surged ahead in the second half, taking a 25–21 lead. Germany managed to rally back and forced extra time with a last-second equalizer, tying the score 37–37 at the end of regular time.
Despite a crucial goal from Youssef Amr late in the first extra period, Germany held on to a slim lead and secured the victory at 44–43 by the end of the second half of extra time.
Egypt’s Tournament Journey
- Egypt topped their group with impressive wins over Brazil and the USA.
- They then defeated Spain 31–28 in the semi-finals with another outstanding performance.
"Egypt fell just short in the inaugural IHF Men’s U17 World Championship final, losing 44–43 in extra time to Germany after a tense contest."
Egypt's efforts highlighted their strong potential and promise in the sport.