Brazil defeats South Korea 32-25 and maintains 100% in the women’s handball World Cup By Carolina Costa
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The Brazilian women’s handball team defeated Coreia of Sul by 32 to 25 this Wednesday (3), in a game valid for the first round of the main round of Mundial 2025, played at Dinamarca and Noruega. The confrontation took place on Herning, on Dinamarca, at 4:30 pm local time (12:30 pm on Brasília). With the result, Brasil reached their fourth consecutive victory in the competition and remains undefeated.
The team led by Cristiano Rocha controlled most of the match, especially thanks to their strong defensive performance. Bruna of Paula was named the best player on the court, while Alê Nascimento and Giulia Guarieiro finished as top scorers with five goals each.
First Brazilian reaction time
Brasil started better and opened 8-5 in the opening minutes. The Koreans reacted and turned the score to 11-10 after 20 minutes.
The Brazilian defense, however, grew at the end of the initial stage. With intense marking led by Jhennifer Lopes and important saves by
The first half ended 16 to 11 for Brasil.
Absolute dominance in the second half
Coreia of Sul came back from the break trying to reduce the difference and reached 18-16 after 36 minutes. Brasil responded with eight straight minutes without conceding a goal.
Gabi Moreschi, who entered the goal in the final stage, made decisive saves. The lead grew quickly and allowed Cristiano Rocha to rotate the squad in the final minutes.
The match ended with a Brazilian victory 32 to 25.
Individual highlights of the victory
Bruna from Paula received the match’s MVP award. The central point guard scored three goals and organized the attack with precision.
Alê Nascimento and Giulia Guarieiro led the artillery with five goals each. Larissa Araújo and Gabriela Bitolo contributed four goals each.
The goalkeepers also shone: Gabi Moreschi recorded eight saves (36% success rate) and Renata Arruda made five (31%).
Confrontation numbers
- Brazil: 32 goals (16 in the 1st half, 16 in the 2nd)
- Korea Sul: 25 goals (11 in the 1st half, 14 in the 2nd)
- Top Brazilian scorers: Alê Nascimento and Giulia Guarieiro (5 goals each)
- Goalkeeping efficiency: Gabi Moreschi 36%, Renata Arruda 31%
Situation in the main round
With the victory, Brasil has eight points and shares the leadership of group I with Dinamarca. The team maintains 100% success rate after four games in the second phase.
The next appointment will be against Alemanha, on Saturday (6), again at Herning. A new victory could guarantee early qualification to the quarter-finals.
Path here
The Brazilian campaign began with three victories in the group stage: 36-17 in Tunísia, 35-20 in Espanha and 29-22 in Cazaquistão. The performance places the team as one of the favorites for the podium in the joint competition between Dinamarca, Noruega and Suécia.
