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Germany beat France 29-23 in Rotterdam to reach the Handball World Championship final for the first time since 1993, with Emily Vogel and Katharina Filter starring.Norway defeated host Netherlands 32-25 in the other semi-final, setting up a title match against Germany while France will play the Netherlands for third place; Katrine Lunde and Henny Reistad are expected to lead Norway.The final takes place the following day in Rotterdam's Ahoy Arena, where Norway chase a fifth world crown and Germany, led by Markus Gaugisch, will try to upset the favorites after a deep collective effort.
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