It was not easy, nor pretty, but Poland finally opened their account at the 2023 IHF Men’s World Championship, taking a hard-fought win against Saudi Arabia (27:24), after the Asian side had previously cut the gap to a single goal with nine minutes to go.
Group B
Poland vs Saudi Arabia 27:24 (13:12)
Iceland and Poland were the latest teams to qualify for the main round
of the International Handball Federation World Championship with wins
over South Korea and Saudi Arabia, respectively.
Co-hosts Poland find themselves in hot water after conceding their second loss in as many games at the 2023 IHF Men’s World Championship (23:32), against Slovenia. Patryk Rombel’s side was underwhelmed in attack, despite being supported by 11,000 fans, as Slovenia clinched a main round berth, joining France as the two qualified teams from Group B.
Group B
Poland vs Slovenia 23:32 (11:17)
France are ready to take a second victory at the 2023 Men's World Championship against a least-experienced team in Group B, Saudi Arabia. The second match of the day in Spodek Arena brings a crucial clash for co-hosts Poland, who will try to make their amends in front of 11,000 fans and defeat Slovenia.
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