Team of Portugal become the biggest positive surprise of the Men’s EHF EURO 2020! Team of Paulo Pereira literary smashed host team Sweden 35:25 (15:12) in front of 10.000 fans in Malmo Arena!
It was another brilliant night for the team who sent France home after the Preliminary Round. They netted 20 goals in the second half.
Magalhaes, Silva and Ferraz netted six goals each for the winning team, while oustanding Quintana had 12 saves between the posts. On the other side, Petterson and Nilsson netted four goals each.
Portuguese team is now close to the placement at Olympic qualification, but still in the race with Slovenia and Hungary.
STANDING:
Norway 4
Slovenia 4
Hungary 2
Portugal 2
Iceland 0
Sweden 0
Swedish players drink alcohol and then apologized to the whole team
Mandatory Credit © Anze Malovrh / kolektiff
