2006 European Women's Handball Championship
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The 2006 EHF European Women's Handball Championship
was held in Sweden
from 7–17 December. It was won by Norway
after beating Russia
27–24 in the final match.
This championship was also the European qualifying event for 2008 Olympics
, and Norway earned a spot at the 2008 Games for being the European champion. If Norway also becomes the 2007 World champion, the 2nd place team will qualify for the Olympics. In addition, the 1 or 2 (if Europe finishes in the top 2 continents at the world championship) best ranked teams in this championship, which are outside top 7 at the world championship, will participate at the Olympic qualifying tournament.
Group A (Skövde
Group C (Stockholm
Group D (Malmö
* Note - the tiebreaker was the goal difference in the matches between Spain, France and Denmark
Group II (Stockholm
* Note - the tiebreaker was the goal difference in the matches between Sweden, Croatia and Spain
European Women's Handball Championship
The European Women's Handball Championship is the official competition for senior women's national handball teams of Europe, and takes place every two years. In addition to crowning the European champions, the tournament also serves as a qualifying tournament for the World Championship...
was held in Sweden
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
from 7–17 December. It was won by Norway
Norway women's national handball team
The Norway women's national handball team is the national team of Norway. It is governed by the Norwegian Handball Federation and takes part in international handball competitions....
after beating Russia
Russia women's national handball team
The Russia women's national handball team is the national team of Russia. It is governed by the Handball Union of Russia and takes part in international team handball competitions...
27–24 in the final match.
This championship was also the European qualifying event for 2008 Olympics
Handball at the 2008 Summer Olympics
thumb|left|240px|Gold medalists [[France]] collect their medals on August 24, 2008Handball competitions at the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics were held from August 9, to August 24, at the Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium and National Indoor Stadium. Medals were awarded for both Men's and Women's team...
, and Norway earned a spot at the 2008 Games for being the European champion. If Norway also becomes the 2007 World champion, the 2nd place team will qualify for the Olympics. In addition, the 1 or 2 (if Europe finishes in the top 2 continents at the world championship) best ranked teams in this championship, which are outside top 7 at the world championship, will participate at the Olympic qualifying tournament.
Venues
The European Championships will be held in the following cities:- SkövdeSkövdeSkövde is a locality and the seat of Skövde Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden with 34 446 inhabitants .Skövde is situated some 150 km northeast of Gothenburg, between Sweden's two largest lakes, Vänern and Vättern. It sits on the eastern slope of a low mountain ridge Billingen ,...
, Skövde ArenaSkövde ArenaSkövde Arena is a building for rehabilitation, fitness, gym, massage and public events in Skövde, Sweden. It has a capacity for 2,400 spectators during sport events....
(Preliminary Group A) - MalmöMalmöMalmö , in the southernmost province of Scania, is the third most populous city in Sweden, after Stockholm and Gothenburg.Malmö is the seat of Malmö Municipality and the capital of Skåne County...
, Baltiska Hallen (Preliminary Group D) - Göteborg, ScandinaviumScandinaviumScandinavium is the primary indoor sports and event arena in Gothenburg, Sweden. Construction on Scandinavium began in 1969 after decades of setbacks, the arena was built in time for the 350th year anniversary celebration of the City of Gothenburg and was inaugurated on May 18, 1971.Scandinavium...
(Preliminary Group B, Main Group 1) - StockholmStockholmStockholm is the capital and the largest city of Sweden and constitutes the most populated urban area in Scandinavia. Stockholm is the most populous city in Sweden, with a population of 851,155 in the municipality , 1.37 million in the urban area , and around 2.1 million in the metropolitan area...
, HovetHovetHovet , formerly known as Johanneshovs Isstadion, is an arena in Stockholm mainly used for ice hockey, concerts and corporate events. It was opened in 1955 as an outdoor arena. A roof was added in 1962, and the arena interior has also been a subject to major renovation in 2002. The arenas main...
(Preliminary Group C, Main Group 2, Final Round)
Draw
The following nations were qualified:| Group A | Group B | Group C | Group D |
|---|---|---|---|
 Hungary  Austria  Serbia  FYR Macedonia |
 Norway  Germany  Slovenia  Poland |
 Russia  Ukraine  Croatia  Sweden |
 Denmark  Spain  France  Netherlands |
Competition Format
- Preliminary Round: 16 teams are divided into four groups. They play each other in a single round robin system, so each team plays three matches. A win is worth two points, while a draw is worth one point. The top three teams from each group advance to the Main Round.
- Main Round: 12 teams are divided in two groups. They play against the teams they didn't play in the Preliminary Round, so each team plays 3 matches. All points from the Preliminary Round, except the points gained against the 4th place team in the preliminary group, are carried forward into the Main Round. Same round robin rules apply as in the Preliminary Round. Top 2 teams from each group advance to the Semifinals, while the third placed team from each group advances to the 5th-6th Place Play-off.
- Final Round: 6 teams play in the final weekend of the championships. 3rd place teams from the Main Round play in the 5th-6th Place Play-off. Other teams play in the Semi finals. Losers of the Semi finals advance to the 3rd-4th Place Play-off, and winners advance to the Final.
Group A (SkövdeSkövdeSkövde is a locality and the seat of Skövde Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden with 34 446 inhabitants .Skövde is situated some 150 km northeast of Gothenburg, between Sweden's two largest lakes, Vänern and Vättern. It sits on the eastern slope of a low mountain ridge Billingen ,...
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| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GDIF | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 107 | 72 | +35 | 6 | |
| 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 83 | 94 | -11 | 4 | |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 72 | 81 | -9 | 2 | |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 77 | 92 | -15 | 0 |
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| December 7, 2006 | |||
| Serbia | 23 – 25 | Macedonia | |
| Hungary | 42 – 23 | Austria | |
| December 8, 2006 | |||
| Austria | 32 – 27 | Serbia | |
| Macedonia | 22 – 30 | Hungary | |
| December 10, 2006 | |||
| Austria | 28 – 25 | Macedonia | |
| Hungary | 35 – 27 | Serbia |
Group B (Göteborg)
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GDIF | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 102 | 63 | +39 | 6 | |
| 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 83 | 77 | +6 | 4 | |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 75 | 92 | -17 | 2 | |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 80 | 108 | -28 | 0 |
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| December 7, 2006 | |||
| Germany | 30 – 20 | Poland | |
| Norway | 43 – 20 | Slovenia | |
| December 8, 2006 | |||
| Slovenia | 30 – 31 | Germany | |
| Poland | 21 – 32 | Norway | |
| December 10, 2006 | |||
| Slovenia | 30 – 34 | Poland | |
| Norway | 27 – 22 | Germany |
Group C (StockholmStockholmStockholm is the capital and the largest city of Sweden and constitutes the most populated urban area in Scandinavia. Stockholm is the most populous city in Sweden, with a population of 851,155 in the municipality , 1.37 million in the urban area , and around 2.1 million in the metropolitan area...
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| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GDIF | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 97 | 69 | +28 | 6 | |
| 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 67 | 70 | -3 | 4 | |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 57 | 69 | -12 | 2 | |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 73 | 86 | -13 | 0 |
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| December 7, 2006 | |||
| Russia | 27 – 22 | Croatia | |
| Ukraine | 18 – 22 | Sweden | |
| December 9, 2006 | |||
| Croatia | 24 – 23 | Ukraine | |
| Sweden | 15 – 30 | Russia | |
| December 10, 2006 | |||
| Russia | 40 – 32 | Ukraine | |
| Croatia | 21 – 20 | Sweden |
Group D (MalmöMalmöMalmö , in the southernmost province of Scania, is the third most populous city in Sweden, after Stockholm and Gothenburg.Malmö is the seat of Malmö Municipality and the capital of Skåne County...
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| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GDIF | Points | Tiebreaker* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 78 | 67 | +11 | 4 | +1 | |
| 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 76 | 74 | +2 | 4 | 0 | |
| 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 77 | 71 | +6 | 4 | -1 | |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 65 | 84 | -19 | 0 |
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| December 7, 2006 | |||
| Spain | 26 – 16 | Netherlands | |
| Denmark | 20 – 24 | France | |
| December 9, 2006 | |||
| France | 24 – 28 | Spain | |
| Netherlands | 23 – 30 | Denmark | |
| December 10, 2006 | |||
| Denmark | 27 – 24 | Spain | |
| France | 28 – 26 | Netherlands |
* Note - the tiebreaker was the goal difference in the matches between Spain, France and Denmark
Group I (Göteborg)
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GDIF | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 160 | 111 | +50 | 10 | |
| 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 143 | 116 | +27 | 8 | |
| 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 166 | 134 | +32 | 6 | |
| 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 130 | 156 | -26 | 4 | |
| 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 121 | 173 | -52 | 2 | |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 113 | 144 | -31 | 0 |
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| December 12, 2006 | |||
| Macedonia | 33 – 35 | Poland | |
| Hungary | 27 – 34 | Germany | |
| Austria | 24 – 39 | Norway | |
| December 13, 2006 | |||
| Hungary | 37 – 21 | Poland | |
| Austria | 22 – 34 | Germany | |
| Macedonia | 13 – 28 | Norway | |
| December 14, 2006 | |||
| Austria | 24 – 33 | Poland | |
| Macedonia | 20 – 23 | Germany | |
| Hungary | 31 – 34 | Norway |
Group II (StockholmStockholmStockholm is the capital and the largest city of Sweden and constitutes the most populated urban area in Scandinavia. Stockholm is the most populous city in Sweden, with a population of 851,155 in the municipality , 1.37 million in the urban area , and around 2.1 million in the metropolitan area...
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| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GDIF | Points | Tiebreaker* |
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| 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 145 | 112 | +33 | 10 | ||
| 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 122 | 117 | +5 | 6 | ||
| 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 109 | 120 | -11 | 4 | +4 | |
| 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 117 | 120 | -3 | 4 | -1 | |
| 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 124 | 133 | -9 | 4 | -3 | |
| 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 118 | 133 | -15 | 2 |
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| December 12, 2006 | |||
| Croatia | 27 – 29 | Spain | |
| Russia | 25 – 24 | France | |
| Sweden | 27 – 22 | Denmark | |
| December 13, 2006 | |||
| Croatia | 21 – 22 | France | |
| Sweden | 24 – 19 | Spain | |
| Russia | 32 – 27 | Denmark | |
| December 14, 2006 | |||
| Sweden | 23 – 28 | France | |
| Croatia | 26 – 22 | Denmark | |
| Russia | 31 – 24 | Spain |
* Note - the tiebreaker was the goal difference in the matches between Sweden, Croatia and Spain
1st-4th Place
5th/6th Place
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2006 Women's European Champions Norway Norway women's national handball team The Norway women's national handball team is the national team of Norway. It is governed by the Norwegian Handball Federation and takes part in international handball competitions.... Third Title Team Roster Marit Malm Frafjord Marit Malm Frafjord Marit Malm Frafjord is a Norwegian handball player. She currently plays for Viborg HK.She made her debut on the Norwegian national team in 2005, and has played 105 international matches and scored 235 goals... , Terese Pedersen Terese Pedersen Terese Pedersen is a Norwegian handball goalkeeper. She currently plays for Byåsen HE in Norway.She started her club career in Larvik, and has also played for Runar, Sandar, Tertnes, and Randers HK.... , Gro Hammerseng Gro Hammerseng Gro Hammerseng is a Norwegian handballer playing for the Norwegian national team and Norwegian club Larvik HK. She has been the captain of the national team for several years, and in 2007 she was voted female World Handball Player of the Year.- Club career :Hammerseng started her handball career... , Kristine Lunde, Marianne Rokne Marianne Rokne Marianne Rokne is a Norwegian team handball player and World champion from 1999. She received a bronze medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney.-References:... , Katrine Lunde, Else-Marthe Sørlie, Gøril Snorroeggen Gøril Snorroeggen Gøril Snorroeggen is a Norwegian handball player, who plays for Esbjerg. She comes from an athletic family; her father was active in orienteering and her mother has played for Byåsen I.L., the team in which her elder sister, Marthe Snorroeggen are currently playing for.She began her career at the... , Anette Hovind Johansen Anette Hovind Johansen Anette Hovind Johansen is a Norwegian handball player. She currently plays for the Danish club GOG Svendborg TGI.... , Karoline Dyhre Breivang Karoline Dyhre Breivang Karoline Dyhre Breivang is a Norwegian team handball player. She is an Olympic gold medalist as well as three times European champion. She also received a silver medal at the 2007 World Women's Handball Championship in France.... , Kari Aalvik Grimsbø Kari Aalvik Grimsbø Kari Aalvik Grimsbø is a Norwegian handball player, who grew up in the municipality of Skaun. She is goalkeeper for Byåsen I.L. and the Norwegian national team.... , Ragnhild Aamodt Ragnhild Aamodt Ragnhild Aamodt is a Norwegian handball player. She currently plays for the Norwegian club Sarpsborg. Until March 2009 she also played for the Norwegian national team.... , Anne Kjersti Suvdal Anne Kjersti Suvdal Anne Kjersti Suvdal is a Norwegian team handball player who plays for the club Nordstrand IF. She was a selected to play for the Norway women's national handball team at the European championship in 2006, and became European champion.... , Kari Mette Johansen Kari Mette Johansen Kari Mette Johansen is a Norwegian team handball player and four times European champion. She was voted into the All star team at the 2006 European Women's Handball Championship, where she won gold medal with the Norwegian national team.-Career:Kari Mette Johansen plays for the Norwegian club... , Linn-Kristin Riegelhuth, Katja Nyberg Katja Nyberg Katja Johanna Alice Nyberg , is a naturalized Norwegian handball player, currently playing for Norwegian club Larvik HK as well as the Norwegian national team.- Early years :... and Tonje Nøstvold Tonje Nøstvold Tonje Nøstvold is a Norwegian handball player. She currently plays for Byåsen HE. Previous clubs includes Sola Håndball and FC Midtjylland Håndbold.... Head Coach: Marit Breivik Marit Breivik Marit Breivik is a former Norwegian team handball player, and former head coach for the Norwegian women's national handball team... |
All-Star Team
- Goalkeeper:
- Left wing:
- Left back:
- Pivot:
- Centre back: (MVPMost Valuable PlayerIn sports, a Most Valuable Player award is an honor typically bestowed upon the best performing player or players on a specific team, in an entire league, or for a particular contest or series of contests...
) - Right back:
- Right wing:
Top goalscorers
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| Nadine Krause Nadine Krause Nadine Krause is a German handballer who plays for TSV Bayer Leverkusen as a left back. She made her debut on the German A-Team in 1999, at the age of 17... |
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| Karolina Kudłacz | |||
| Tanja Logvin | |||
| Kari Mette Johansen Kari Mette Johansen Kari Mette Johansen is a Norwegian team handball player and four times European champion. She was voted into the All star team at the 2006 European Women's Handball Championship, where she won gold medal with the Norwegian national team.-Career:Kari Mette Johansen plays for the Norwegian club... |
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| Gro Hammerseng Gro Hammerseng Gro Hammerseng is a Norwegian handballer playing for the Norwegian national team and Norwegian club Larvik HK. She has been the captain of the national team for several years, and in 2007 she was voted female World Handball Player of the Year.- Club career :Hammerseng started her handball career... |
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| Grit Jurack Grit Jurack Grit Jurack is a German team handball player, playing on the German women's national handball team. She was Top Scorer in the 2007 World Women's Handball Championship and included on the All-Star Team., and also obtained bronze medal in the championship.She won the Champions League with Viborg HK... |
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| Marina Naukovic | |||
| Ibolya Mehlmann Ibolya Mehlmann Ibolya Mehlmann is a Hungarian handballer who plays for RK Krim Ljubljana and the Hungarian national team.-Career:... |
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| Angélique Spincer | |||
| Yelena Polenova | |||
| Susana Fraile Celaya | |||