Croatia, who finished third at the 2020 European Handball Championship, only drew against debutants Switzerland, 26-26, but qualified for the main groups.

Croatian women’s handball teamPhoto: Igor Kupljenik/MI-PRESS / Shutterstock Editorial / Profimedia

Croatia drew with Switzerland at the European Women’s Handball Championship

In the second half, Croatia pulled away to four goals several times, but Switzerland made an impressive comeback to lead 26-24 with two minutes left in the game. The final result was established by Katarina Pavlovich, who scored two goals.

Even if they had lost to Switzerland, Croatia would have advanced. Both would be level on points with Hungary, while Switzerland would have the lowest goal difference.

European Women’s Handball Championship, results recorded on Tuesday

  • Group A

Croatia vs. Switzerland 26-26

Norway vs. Hungary 32-22

Final rating:

1. Norway (goal difference 102-66) 6 points

2. Croatia (70-76) 3

3. Hungary (63-81) 2

4. Switzerland (75-97) 1.

  • Group B

Slovenia vs. Serbia 27-24

Denmark vs. Sweden 25-23

Final rating:

1. Sweden (83-68) 4

2. Denmark (85-72) 4

3. Slovenia (77-83) 4

4. Serbia (66-88) 0.

European Women’s Handball Championship – Main Group I

1. Norway (goal difference 64-45) 4 points

2. Sweden (56-47) 2

3. Denmark (51-51) 2

4. Croatia (44-50) 2

5. Slovenia (50-59) 2

6. Hungary (40-53) 0.

Know:

  • The top three teams from each group will advance to the main groups (November 10-16), a stage of the competition where they will enter only on points gained against other qualified teams.
  • The national teams occupying the first two places in the Main Groups will meet in the semi-finals (1st place in GP1 vs. 2nd place in GP2 / 2nd place in GP1 vs. 1st place in GP2).
  • The medal matches will take place on November 20, 2022.

The result of the match Croatia – Switzerland

The result of the match Norway – Hungary

The result of the match Slovenia – Serbia

The result of the match Denmark – Sweden