Hungary keep 1/4 final direction


Hungary secured a high-scoring victory over the Netherlands, winning 36:32 (19:17), thanks to strong offensive play and key contributions from players like Lekai and Szita. Hungary maintained a narrow lead throughout, controlling the pace in the second half.
HUNGARY – NETHERLANDS 36-32 (19-17)
HUNGARY: Mikler, Palasics (goalkeepers); Ancsin, Bodó 5, Bánhidi 3, Bóka 6, Fazekas 2, Ilic 3, Imre 3 (1), Z. Krakovszki, B. Krakovszki 1, Ligetvári, Lékai 6 (4), Rosta, Sipos 1, Szita 6.
Coach: Jose Chema Rodríguez
NETHERLANDS: Dorgelo, Ravensbergen (goalkeepers) 1; Baijens 4, Geenen, Kleijkers 1, Kooij 5, Nagtegaal 2, Schmeits, Schoenacker, J. Smits, K. Smits 3, Stavast 1, Steins 3, Ten Velde 10 (3), van der Ban, Versteijnen 2.
Coach: Staffan Olsson
These starting points are based on results carried over from the preliminary round. Hungary is in the strongest position going into the Main Round, followed by the Netherlands, while North Macedonia will need to push hard to advance further.
