Overview
- Germany beat Austria 30:27 in Herning to start the European Championship, with just 5,820 spectators on hand.
- Andreas Wolff made 12 saves at roughly a 36% rate, returned after a facial hit, and blocked a late seven‑meter to seal the result.
- Coach Alfred Gislason and players praised an outstanding defensive display but said the attack wasted chances and must improve.
- Germany next faces Serbia on Saturday in Group A, needing a top‑two finish to reach the main round after Spain edged Serbia 29:27.
- HSV cleared snow and ice from the Volksparkstadion roof after a catwalk deformation forced an earlier cancellation, and officials have now approved Saturday’s match against Borussia Mönchengladbach.