Norwegian destiny in hands of Portugal and France
The World’s vice-champions from Herning 2019, team of Norway easily outplayed Algeria 36:23 (17:11) in the second match of the Main Round at World Championship 2021.
However, the destiny of the Scandinavian team is in hands of two other TOP teams of the Group – France and Portugal.
The only chance for Norway to reach the quarter-final is that France beat Portugal or they draw. In case of Portuguese victory from 1 to 7 goals, Norway will be out.
France beat Norway 28:24, while Norway beat Portugal 29:28.
France is in cycle on +4, Portugal on -1, while Norway on -3.
Norge – Algeria 36-23 (17-11)
Norge : Alexandre Christoffersen Blonz 7, Sander Sagosen 6, Kevin Maagero Gulliksen 4, Harald Reinkind 4, Kristian Bjornsen 3, Kent Robin Tonnesen 3, Goran Sogard Johannessen 3, Petter Overby 2, Christian O`Sullivan 2, Thomas Solstad 2.
Algeria : Abdi Ayoub 7, Redouane Saker 4, Moustapha Hadj Sadok 4, Messaoud Berkous 3, Hichem Kaabeche 2, Rahim Abdelkader 1, Sofiane Bendjilali 1, Daoud Hichem 1.
STANDING:
France 8
Portugal 6
Norway 6
Iceland 2
Switzerland 2
Algeria 0
PHOTO:Egypt 2021
