France are one step closer to the final weekend in Paris! Didier Dinart’s boys broke resistance of Iceland immediately after half-time break – 31:25 (14:13) to ensure their fans only pleasure in sold-out Pier Maroy stadium where 28.010 set a new attendance world record!
Icelanders came closer in 52nd minute on 25:25, but experienced domestic squad managed to keep concentration and avoid any problem in finish…
Guigou netted six goals for the winners. Karason was the best among Icelanders with 7.
FRANCE – ICELAND 31:25 (14:13)
France : Gérard, Omeyer (11 saves); Rémili (5/8), O. Nyokas, Narcisse (4/7), N. Karabatic (4/9), Mahé, N’Guessan, Accambray, Abalo (1/1), Sorhaindo (3/4), Guigou (6/8), Fabregas (5/6), Dipanda (1/2), Porte (2/2), Mem
ICELAND : Gustavsson (8 saves), Edvardsson (1 save); Kristjansson, Karason (7/12), Hallgrimsson, Atlason (2/6), Sigurdsson, Gudmunsson (4/9), A. Gunnarsson (2/2), Arnarsson, Elisson (3/3), B. Gunnarsson (2/2), Jonsson (1/2), Helgason, Magnusson (1/2), Smarason (3/3)
PHOTO: IHF
