Sweden's perfect European Championship run continues untroubled. The Swedish handball team had to struggle for a 35–31 victory against Slovenia in front of just 7,745 spectators at Malmö Arena, but now have one foot in the semi-finals after four straight wins. "We're coming out with completely different courage," said Felix Claar.
SportsNow the first big test awaits Sweden in the European Handball Championship - World Cup finalist Croatia, which plays a tough defensive game, to say the least. "Purely barbaric," says middle-aged Oscar Bergendahl.
SportsJim Gottfridsson has played in twelve straight championships and has helped win four medals. But his most vivid memory is a disastrous failure. "You really want revenge. You don't want to experience the feeling from last year again," the veteran says ahead of the European Handball Championships.
SportsSweden won the first of two home games ahead of the European Handball Championship, beating Brazil. A strong second-half performance in blue and yellow produced a 34–27 victory. Felix Claar celebrated his birthday by scoring seven goals.
SportsAndreas Palicka will miss the handball national team matches against Spain due to an elbow injury. Instead, new goalkeepers are given the chance. It's fun that new ones get the chance, says national team captain Michael Apelgren.
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