After the victory over Denmark at the start, the Slovenian women's handball team suffered its first defeat at the European Championship.
Dragan Adžić's team was defeated by Sweden 33:22 tonight, and they played two completely different halves.
The Swedes already gained a four-goal advantage at the start (9:5), but Slovenia managed to take the first and only lead in the 24th minute, and the goal was scored by Ema Abina (12:11). Then followed a series of Swedes, three tied goals, so the "three crowns" selection went to rest with a goal lead - 14:13.
In the second half, the Swedes controlled the situation, played excellently in the attack, and when Roberts scored for 25:17, the only question left was how much difference they would win in the end.
Natali Hagman led Sweden to victory with nine goals. Ana Gros stood out for Slovenia with five goals.
The first victory at the championship was recorded by Croatia, which defeated Hungary 21:18 in "Stožice".
Valentina Blažević was the most efficient Croatian player with eight goals. On the other side, Viktorija Lukač scored five goals and Petra Tovizi four goals.
Norway easily defeated Switzerland - 38:21. Stine Oftedal led the Norwegian women with six goals, on the other side Mia Emeneger was the most effective with five goals.
Denmark made amends for the defeat against Slovenia and convincingly defeated Serbia - 34:21.
Katrin Heindal, Mete Tranberg and Trine Jensen each scored four goals for the winning team.
For Serbia, Jovana Stojiljković was the best with six goals.
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