Serbia received a huge lift in the second half from left back Marko Milosavljevic to end Poland/Sweden 2023 on a high with a 32:30 win over the Netherlands, which helped Toni Gerona’s side finish third in Group III of the main round and in 11th place in the final standings at the 2023 IHF Men’s World Championship.
Main Round Group III
Serbia vs Netherlands 32:30 (15:17)
The 12th consecutive day with matches at the 2023 IHF Men’s World Championship will also bring some crucial answers, with one berth for the quarter-final ready to be sealed, while the crunch clash between France and Spain will offer the winner of Group I of the main round in Krakow.
Holders Denmark were held to a draw as the main round of the
International Handball Federation Men’s World Championship continued
at a tournament being co-hosted by Sweden and Poland.
If Germany and Norway seal their fifth victory at the 28th IHF Men's World Championship, it is all over for the Main Round Group III. The group's leading duo must remain on the course for two new points and confirm their quarter-final spot. However, neither team will have an easy task as Qatar and the Netherlands proved to be fighting teams. Serbia will open the day against Argentina, hoping the other results of the group will keep their dream alive.
The Netherlands secured their third win in four matches at Poland/Sweden 2023, 32:30, after a hard-fought match against Qatar, which saw the Dutch side mount an impressive comeback in the second half, keeping their quarter-finals dream alive. On the other hand, Qatar lost another close match, their third loss in four matches, and are virtually out of contention for the next phase.
Main Round Group III
Qatar vs Netherlands 30:32 (19:15)