After Denmark in Montenegro, another big team lost in Round 3 of the Men’s EHF EURO 2020 qualifications.
Portugal beat France 33:27 (17:13) to almost ensure the placement at the first big event since World Championship 2003 on home soil.
Portugal-France 33-27 (17-13)
Portugal: Antonio Rodrigues 6, Gilberto Brito 5, Pedro Portela 4, Diogo Branquinho 3, Miguel Soares 3, Rui Sousa 3, Daymaro Amador 2, Alexis Hernandez 2, Belone Moreira 2, Tiago Rocha 2, Luis Frade 1.
France: Nedim Remili 7, Ludovic Fabregas 3, Michael Guigou 3, Romain Lagarde 3, Melvyn Richardson 3, Vincent Gerard 2, Dika Mem 2, Valentin Porte 2, Luc Abalo 1, Mathieu Grebille 1.