Overview
- Germany prevailed 30:27 (12:8) in Herning, opening their European Championship with a result built on a resolute defense.
- Andreas Wolff posted roughly a 36% save rate, returned after a facial hit, and stopped a late seven‑meter to seal the win.
- Coach Alfred Gislason praised the defending as very strong but said the attack must improve after missed chances, including shots at an empty net.
- Captain Johannes Golla led German scoring with seven goals as eight different players found the net in a balanced rotation.
- Attendance was reported at about 5,820, and next up is Serbia on Saturday, where a win could secure Germany’s place in the Hauptrunde.