The Netherlands won the match in a fairly stable manner, with the numbers 37–32. But it was only after the match that the big drama unfolded.
When the teams stood lined up to receive the prize for the match's best player, the North Macedonian supporters suddenly started throwing objects at the winning team. In the broadcast, the Dutch team was seen quickly leaving the court, while objects continued to rain down on the team.
The Netherlands' Swedish national team captain, Staffan Olsson, was also forced to flee the scene abruptly.
I've never experienced anything like it. But that's apparently how it is down here on the Balkans, says the Dutch goalkeeper Matthias Rex to Danish TV2.
He continues to tell that he was also affected during the match.
At one point, I had to stand on a penalty shot and they poured water on me. It's completely crazy. It has nothing to do with handball, but that's how it is sometimes.
The Netherlands have two wins out of two possible in the World Championship so far.
