Match info: 11 Aug 2025, at 14:00 GMT+8
TheWorldGames2025 | Korfball | Semi-final 3
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11/8/2025 – From the very start, both teams were sharp, each scoring within the first minute for 1-1. Germany then hit three accurate shots to pull ahead 1-4. Inês (5) converted a free pass to keep Portugal in touch at 2-4 with seven minutes remaining. Germany extended the lead to 3-6, prompting Portugal to call their first time-out. The response was immediate — Portugal came out more aggressive and cut the gap to 5-7 with two minutes left. The quarter closed with both sides trading goals, ending 6-9.
Thomas (15) scored his third of the match early in the second quarter, restoring Germany’s four-goal cushion at 6-10. Afonso (12) scored from the penalty spot to bring it to 10-13 with two minutes on the clock, but Germany replied swiftly to make it 10-15, taking a five-goal lead into the break.
After two scoreless minutes in the third quarter, both teams found their rhythm. Germany maintained control and stretched the lead to 12-19 with five minutes to play. Portugal called a time-out and, following some tactical adjustments, found success in attack to close the period at 15-20.
The final quarter began cautiously, with no goals for the first five minutes. Portugal struck first for 16-20, but Germany answered immediately for 16-21. Portugal broke through again, closing to 18-21 with two minutes remaining. Hugo (11) scored a crucial goal to make it 19-21 with just over a minute left, forcing Germany to take a time-out. The German defense held firm under pressure, adding more goals to seal a 20-23 victory.
