Norway bounced back after a tough defeat against Spain in the quarter-finals of the World Championship and claimed a victory against Hungary. The Scandinavian side was in front throughout the whole match and resisted all the Hungarian efforts to make a change. On Sunday (29 January), Norway will play against Germany for the fifth place, while Hungary and Egypt enter the fray for the seventh place.
Placement Matches 5-8
Norway vs Hungary 33:25 (16:13)
Sweden claimed their fourth win at the World Championship after defeating Hungary in an important match for both teams. Co-hosts were driven by the support of their fans, whose yellow shirts were the only thing you could see in the stands, and now hold the top of the group with a clear table. Hungary hoped for a turnaround but could not keep up with the Swedish pace.
Main Round Group II
Sweden vs Hungary 37:28 (18:14)