IHF Men’s Under-17 World Championship Final Preview
The inaugural IHF Men’s Under-17 World Championship will conclude on Saturday, 1 November, in Casablanca, Morocco, featuring a final showdown between Germany and Egypt. The bronze medal match will see Spain face Qatar, while the rest of the top eight rankings will also be settled on the final day.
Team Performance Comparison
Both Germany and Egypt remain undefeated after four matches. Germany has displayed impressive scoring power, registering at least 39 goals in every game. Egypt, meanwhile, averages 35 goals per match during the tournament.
Germany holds a clear advantage in total goals scored, netting 42 more than Egypt, which averages out to more than 10 additional goals per game. Defensively, Germany has conceded 79 goals, 17 fewer than Egypt, placing both teams first and third respectively in defensive rankings.
Defensive Strength and Goalkeeping
The tempo of play is similar for both teams, with Germany allowing 133 shots and Egypt 136 shots so far. However, the key difference lies in goalkeeping:
- Germany’s goalkeepers have saved 54 shots, achieving a 40.6% saving efficiency.
- Egypt’s goalkeepers have saved 40 shots, with a 29.4% saving efficiency.
Shooting Efficiency
Germany leads the competition with the best shooting efficiency of 73%, while Egypt follows with 67.3%.
"Germany’s shot stoppers have saved 54 shots for a 40.6% saving efficiency, while Egypt’s have stopped 40 shots, for a 29.4% saving efficiency."
Both teams have shown balanced play, but Germany's superior goalkeeping and scoring efficiency stand out as decisive factors going into the final.
Author’s Summary
Germany and Egypt remain unbeaten finalists, with Germany’s stronger goalkeeping and higher scoring efficiency making them favorites to claim the first Under-17 World Championship title.