Both Saudi Arabia and Morocco had claimed only one win in the previous matches of the current World Championship, as Saudi Arana defeated Uruguay 28:27, and Morocco beat Algeria with the same score.
In their encounter in Plock, Saudi Arabia had their ups and downs but ultimately took the 29th place at Poland/Sweden 2023, while Morocco finished 30th.
29/30 Placement Match
Saudi Arabia vs Morocco 32:30 (18:11)
All eight participants of the President's Cup will play their last games at Poland/Sweden 2023 on Wednesday, as all the 25-32 Placement Matches will take place at Orlen Arena in Plock.
Chile and Tunisia, who won their respective groups at the consolation tournament, will fight for the President's Cup, while all the other teams hope to end the competition on a high.
It was the last group match of the President's Cup and both teams, who were tied on two points, hoped to win it.
North Macedonia, the only European team at the consolation competition, had a big advantage against Morocco and finished second in Group II following a victory.
President's Cup Group II
North Macedonia vs Morocco 40:25 (18:12)
Croatia confirmed their main round spot by beating Morocco after a slow start. The African side was keeping up with the Croats in the first half, but they did not have enough strength to keep on the same level for the whole 60 minutes. By defeating Morocco, Croatia sent the United States of America to the main round Group IV and Moroccans to the President's Cup Group II.
Group G
Croatia vs Morocco 36:24 (15:13)
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