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Sweden fell – but close to the European Championship: "In our hands"

Sweden's basketball men were on their way to secure a spot in the European Championship. But despite taking the lead, it turned into a loss in overtime in the qualifying thriller away against Bulgaria (77–81) the championship is near.

Sweden fell – but close to the European Championship: "In our hands"

No new Swedish bang – but the European Championship dream lives

The sensational victory over the world champion nation at Hovet on Friday echoed. The national basketball team bet on a favourite in the rematch.

No new Swedish bang – but the European Championship dream lives