French team loses to Hungary in tight match

The French team narrowly lost to Hungary with a final score of 25-27 in a handball match held in a beautiful hall in Strasbourg, which was supportive of the French side. The result has raised concerns as the Euro tournament approaches.

France struggles from the start

The match began poorly for France, who quickly fell behind by two goals. Coach Sébastien Gardillou called his first timeout after six minutes in an attempt to reorganize the team's defense.

Hungary gains momentum

Outpaced by Hungary's pace, the French team saw the gap widen. Hatadou Sako entered the game in place of Laura Glauser, who had struggled to make an impact. The second timeout for France did not yield results, and Hungary led 10-6 after 15 minutes.

Hungary dominates first half

The second timeout seemed to help France, as Hungary did not score for six minutes. Léna Grandveau launched an attack, but the first half was overshadowed by Hungary’s Petra Simon, who played exceptionally well. Hungary led 13-12 at the half.

France regroups with new players

Still behind, France showed better intentions in the second half. Coach Gardillou introduced Lilou Pintat, a young Marseilles pivot who could be a key player for the Euro tournament. Hungary responded with Blanka Bodo-Biro, who took on Hatadou Sako.

France takes control but falls short

France gained momentum, taking a two-goal lead thanks to Lilou Pintat and Laura Schneider, who made a strong return. However, Hungary closed the gap in the final minutes. Despite a few chances to equalize, France’s haste led to lost balls, and Hungary secured the win with a final score of 25-27.