Women’s Handball WC “Spoiler Free” Preview (Tuesday, 10 Dec)

Montenegro takes on Russia in Main Round Group II action.

Main Round Play continues with Group II now playing 3 matches while Group I has a rest day. Two of these matches are available in the U.S. on the NBC Olympic Channel.

NBC TV Schedule: Link
How to watch the matches not on NBC: Link
IHF Daily Preview: Link

Tuesday, 10 December
All Times Local (CET is -8 hrs / US ET is -14 hrs)
odds courtesy of 10bet

Main Round Group II

Main Round Group II after 3 matches

15:00 Montenegro vs Russia (-3)
– IHF Website Video Link (VPN Required for some countries)

Russia has been the most impressive team of the tournament so far, with no team coming closer than 8 goals. Montenegro has also played well with their only loss being to the other undefeated team in the group, Spain.

18:00 Japan vs Spain (-5.5) (With Commentary from Paul Bray)
– Match airs live in the U.S on the NBC Olympic Channel at 4:00 AM (US ET)
– Olympic Channel Video Link (No VPN Required)
– IHF Website Video Link (VPN Required for some countries)

On Monday Spain appeared to be on track for an easy victory against Sweden, leading by 8 goals in the 2nd half. Somehow they let that lead slip away ending the match with a 28-28 draw. They will look to rebound from that disappointing draw with a win today against Japan. The hosts have played competitively, but have yet to get a signature win against a European side at this tournament

20:30 Sweden (-5) vs Romania (With commentary from Paul Bray)
– Match airs live in the U.S on the NBC Olympic Channel at 6:30 AM (US ET)
– Olympic Channel Video Link (No VPN Required)
– IHF Website Video Link (VPN Required for some countries)

Sweden salvaged a draw yesterday to keep their semifinal hopes alive. They take on Romania which has struggled and at this point is playing for a 4th place finish and entry into an Olympic Qualification Tournament.

Olympic Channel Live Stream: Link