Going into their final preliminary group A clash, Chile knew only a win would do and some maths on the way, while a draw was enough for Montenegro.
In just their second IHF Men’s World Championship, the Europeans had gone into the match as favourites, but Chile pushed them all the way, with the result unknown until the final second.
Group A
Montenegro vs Chile 35:33 (20:18)
Spain eased to a five-goal win over European rivals Montenegro as they started their 2023 IHF Men's World Championship preliminary group in Krakow, Poland.
Jordi Ribera's team won bronze at the 2021 IHF Men's World Championship in Egypt last time. They were comfortable against the Montenegrins at the Tauron Arena in a match where they were able to give all but Rodrigo Corrales a run out.
Group A
Spain vs Montenegro 30:25 (15:12)
Montenegro stunned Slovenia to advance in the European Men's Handball
Championship, while Sweden squeezed through on goal difference
following a draw with the Czech Republic.
Montenegro stunned Slovenia to advance in the European Men's Handball
Championship, while Sweden squeezed through on goal difference
following a draw with the Czech Republic.
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