Easy going two points to Atletico
Last year's finalist Atletico Madrid is nearly through to the semifinal of the 2012 edition of the IHF Super Globe in Doha, Qatar. On Tuesday 28 August the Spaniards beat Sao Bernardo clearly and remain with their 100% record after their second victory in group A.
Exelent second half win for Atletico Madrid
They needed some time to adapt, but as their defence performance improved after the break, Atletico Madrid sealed the fate of El-Jaish (QAT) in group A of the IHF Super Globe.Founding on this stronger defence, Atletico gained confidence to forge ahead also in attack. Before Al-Zamalek (EGY) had beaten Metodista Sao Bernardo (BRA) by 33:24 (12:14) in this group.
Sixth edition of IHF Super Globe can start
For the third straight time after 2010 and 2011 Doha will be the host of the IHF Super Globe – and as in the previous years eight teams from all five continents will compete for the trophy in the capital of Qatar from 27 August to 1 September in the Al-Gharaffa Arena.
The history of the IHF Super Globe
The sixth edition of the IHF Super Globe is the third straight time teams from all continents have been fighting for the trophy in Doha, Qatar since 2011. Aside, Qatar was hosting the second edition in 2002, after the premiere had been played in Vienna in 1997. The third IHF Super Globe took place in Cairo, Egypt in 2007.