There will be an Iberian duel as the U20 Euros will be finalized in Celje Sunday evening. Spain got the better of Denmark in a semifinal push and Portugal also dominated in the end towards Germany.
Spain came back from a low efficiency start and ruled from minute 50 to the end. It wasn’t until Ferran Castillo 32–21 that Spain took over the lead but the sprint was formidable and Alvaro Pérez didn’t allow any overturn from the Scandinavian opposition.
– I’m very happy to be in the final. Denmark are a great team with good players and we knew that. This was our final. Now we have to rest and be ready for Sunday’s final, Perez said to eurohandball.com.
Portugal triumphed over Germany, 21–17 in the group stage. The semifinal re-run fortified Portugal’s winning streak, but required total concentration to deny Germany´s comeback effort. Portugal seemed solid with 18–12 at half-time, but lost the momentum when Germany came very close with 25–24. FC Porto´s competent keeper Diogo Rema put an end Germany´s gold run and Portugal moves on the final against the tournament favorite.
– Now we have to enjoy and try to win the final. Spain is the European and World champion. We have to do our best. I didn’t start like I wanted to, but in the end I was feeling much better, he said to eurohandball.com.