{"id":718452,"date":"2026-01-24T22:12:15","date_gmt":"2026-01-24T22:12:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/718452\/"},"modified":"2026-01-24T22:12:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-24T22:12:15","slug":"ehf-euro-2026-denmark-beat-spain-to-stay-on-semi-final-track","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/718452\/","title":{"rendered":"EHF EURO 2026: Denmark beat Spain to stay on semi-final track"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Denmark\u2019s national team extended its winning streak at the European Championship, beating Spain 36:31<\/strong> in their second Main Round game and taking a big step toward the semi-finals.<\/p>\n

The match started at a high tempo, and Spain managed to keep pace in the opening minutes. However, as the first half progressed, Denmark gradually took control, relying on quick ball movement and a disciplined defence to go into the break two goals up (16:14)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Spain briefly drew level early in the second half at 17:17<\/strong>, but Denmark then shifted into a higher gear. A 5:0<\/strong> run put the Scandinavians in front 22:17<\/strong>, creating a decisive gap that Spain couldn\u2019t seriously threaten for the remainder of the game. Denmark controlled the pace and saw the match out with confidence.<\/p>\n

Goalkeeper Emil Nielsen<\/strong> played a key role with several crucial saves to stop Spain\u2019s momentum, while Denmark\u2019s attack showed depth and variety, with multiple scorers contributing. Emil Jakobsen<\/strong> led the way with eight goals<\/strong>. For Spain, the young and talented Marcos Fis<\/strong> was the standout, scoring nine times<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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A Star Is Born: Marcos Fis Lights Up Herning at EHF EURO 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

With this victory, Denmark maintained a perfect record in the newly formed Group 1<\/strong>, while Spain\u2019s defeat all but ends their hopes of reaching the semi-finals.<\/p>\n

Spain \u2013 Denmark 31:36 (14:16)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Spain:<\/strong> Hernandez (7 saves\/2 from 7m), Biosca; Fis 9\/3, A. Dujshebaev 5, Garciandia 4, G\u00f3mez 3\/1, Odriozola 2, D. Dujshebaev 2, Gurri 1, Casado 1, Tarrafeta 1, Serdio 1, Romero 1, Barrufet 1, Serradilla, Fernandez<\/p>\n

Denmark:<\/strong> Nielsen (14 saves\/2 from 7m), M\u00f6ller; Jakobsen 8\/5, Kirkel\u00f8kke 6, Pytlick 6, Gidsel 5, Hansen 3, Bergholt 2, Hoxer 2, Landin 1, Lauge 1, Andersson 1, Hald 1, Saugstrup, Mensah, M\u00f6ller<\/p>\n

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Mandatory Credit \u00a9 Sasa Pahic Szabo \/ kolektiff<\/p>\n