Macedonia and Iceland played 27:27 (13:15) in Metz to ensure places number three and four at Group B! With this result under the line stayed Tunisia, even after victory over Angola 43:34. This means that Norway, as the second team in Group A, will meet Macedonia in eight-finals encounter in Paris, while Iceland will try to make a miracle, but certainly will be a part of something huge in world record setting in Lille, where France will try to make joyful night for 28.010 fans at Stadium.
STANDINGS:
Spain 8
Slovenia 7
Macedonia 5
Iceland 4
Tunisia 3
Angola 0
Russia won third place in Group A by victory over Brazil 28:24 (14:15) which put Dmitry Torgovanov team on third place and give them loser from Spain – SLovenia clash for the rival at the start of knock-out stage.
Without pressure of winning, French team had troubles to put Poland behind – 26:25.
STANDINGS:
France 10
Norway 6
Russia 6
Brazil 4
Poland 2
Japan 0
PHOTO: Filip Viranovski