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A magyar női kézilabda válogatott 31-21-es győzelmet aratott Lengyelország ellen Debrecenben. Ez volt az ötödik egymás utáni győzelmük a versenyen . Kácsor Gréta rosszul érezte magát a himnuszok alatt, de nem játszott. A meccs elején hibák voltak, de később a magyar csapat jól teljesített . Petra Vámos nyolc gólt szerzett .
Translation
The Hungarian women's handball team secured a 31-21 victory over Poland in Debrecen. This marked their fifth consecutive win in the tournament. Gréta Kácsor felt unwell during the national anthems and did not play. There were mistakes at the start of the match, but the Hungarian team performed well as the game progressed. Petra Vámos scored eight goals.
Exercise: Text comprehension
Question 1: Where did the handball match between Hungary and Poland take place?
The match took place in Debrecen.
Question 2: Who scored the most goals for Hungary in the match?
Petra Vámos scored the most goals for Hungary, with eight goals.
Exercise: Vocabulary
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▌07/12/2024
The Hungarian women's handball team claimed a resounding victory against Poland in the European Women's Handball Championship, further solidifying their unbeaten streak. In a match held in Debrecen, Hungary emerged victorious with a convincing scoreline of 31-21. This performance marked the Hungarian team's fifth consecutive win in the tournament, a feat reminiscent of their 2004 triumph, which also began with a similar undefeated run.
The match, however, was not without its dramatic moments. Hungarian player Gréta Kácsor was taken ill during the national anthems when she experienced a sudden drop in blood sugar, accompanied by headaches. Although she recovered enough to sit on the bench at the start of the game, she did not take part in the match.
The initial phase of the match was peppered with errors from both sides. It was not until the fifth minute that a goal broke the deadlock, courtesy of Hungary's Petra Vámos, who overcame an early suspension. Despite the shaky start, the Hungarian team found its rhythm, capitalizing on Poland's mistakes, particularly during their seven-on-six counterstrategy, which resulted in several empty-net goals for Hungary.
Hungary Defeats Poland in European Women's Handball Championship (Illustration)
Approaching the midway point of the first half, the Hungarian team had established a solid 8-4 lead. The match dynamic saw frequent penalties, with five players receiving two-minute suspensions within fifteen minutes, resulting in neither team playing at full strength for significant stretches. Nevertheless, sustained support from the fans bolstered the Hungarian side, allowing them to extend their lead to eight goals by halftime.
The second half began with Hungary in full control, bolstered by the exceptional goalkeeping of Blanka Böde-Bíró, whose nine saves were instrumental in extending Hungary's advantage to ten goals just minutes into the half. Even as both teams continued to make errors, Hungary's ability to reorganize and execute effectively allowed them to withstand a Polish comeback attempt and ultimately secure a ten-goal margin at the final whistle.
Petra Vámos earned accolades as the match's standout performer, scoring eight goals. This victory keeps Hungary in the hunt for a top-two finish in their group, which would secure them a place in the semi-finals set to take place in Vienna. The team will next face Romania, followed by a crucial match against globally-recognized France.
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