France in the semi-finals against Sweden, three selections can go to Denmark

In the last round of Group 1 in Cologne, there will be complete "madness", because three selections will fight for one place in the semi-finals of the 16th European Handball Championship, and Iceland and Austria will decide in a direct duel who will perform in the qualification for the Olympic Games.

One dilemma has been resolved - France defeated Austria 33:28 and secured the 1st place, thus a duel with the defending champion Sweden in the semi-finals.

Aleš Pajovič's team again played a great match, even leading at halftime, but later on, the longer bench and the quality of Guillaume Gilles' aces came to the fore.

Dika Mem and Ludovik Fabregas each scored seven goals for the "experts", while the Austrians were led by Mikola Bilik and Lukas Hutecek with six each.

Samir Belasen also won the goalkeeping matchup, because he collected 15 saves, and Ralf Heuzle and Konstantin Mestl together eight.

In the last match of the day, Germany defeated Hungary 35:28 and took a huge step towards the semi-finals, where the second-placed team from group 1 is waiting for the world champion Denmark.

Julian Kester was the best with eight goals, Mikloš Rošta and Gabor Ančin scored six each for the guests.

The home team has five points, one more than tonight's rival and Austria. In the last round, a draw against Croatia will be enough for them, and maybe nothing, if their rivals do not win - Austria against Iceland, and Hungary in a duel with France.

A very important victory was recorded by Iceland, which in the 2nd half reversed against Croatia (35:30) and preserved the hope of qualifying for the Olympic Games.

For that, it is necessary for him to beat Austria in the last round with a difference of at least five goals, if a round of three teams with four points would be created with Hungary.

If he fails to celebrate so convincingly in the first match on Wednesday, he will need the Hungarians not to lose to France...

Bjarki Mar Ellison led the "fishermen" with eight goals, in the defeated team Marin Jelinić was the best with six.