IFK Kristianstad edge Hammarby 28-27
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IFK Kristianstad edge Hammarby 28-27 in dramatic league opener

Hammarby is many people’s favorite in the men’s handball league - but reigning champion IFK Kristianstad wants to have a say. The Skåne side showed that by winning the top match in the opening round 28-27.

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It was a dramatic and tight match between Kristianstad and Hammarby, with both teams on the verge of victory only to see their opponents catch up.

The home team's Albin Selin made it 28-26 on a penalty with just over a minute left - and in the ensuing attack, IFK Kristianstad goalkeeper Hayder Al-Khafadji, named the best home player, made a decisive save on Gustav Davidsson's shot.

This gave IFK Kristianstad, who won both the Swedish Championship gold and the Swedish Cup gold last season, a flying start to the league.

Perfect, we love playing in the arena when we get the audience with us like today, says the home team's Einar Adalsteinsson in Expressen's live broadcast.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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