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Qatar ready for ‘tough’ Sweden clash
27 Jan 2021 - 8:56
The Peninsula
Doha: Asian champions Qatar have vowed to put up a strong fight against European giants Sweden when the two sides clash in the quarter-final of the 27th IHF Men’s Handball World Championship in Cairo today.
Al Annabi reached the last-8 stage of the global event after finishing second in the Group II, topped by defending champions Denmark.
Today’s quarter-final that will start at 10:30pm (Qatar time) is expected to be another thriller for Qatar, who defeated Argentina 26-24 in their last group match to book last-8 spot.
Qatar’s pivot Youssef Benali yesterday termed Sweden game tough but promised all-out effort from his side.
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Croatia edge Qatar to top group
20 Jan 2021 - 8:47
A Qatari player takes aim at the goal against three Croatian players during the final Group C match at the 27th IHF Men’s Handball World Championship - Egypt 2021 in Alexandria, yesterday.
The Peninsula
Doha: Croatia defeated Qatar 26:24 in the third round of Group C games of the 27th IHF Men’s Handball World Championship - Egypt 2021 at Alexandria’s Borg Al Arab Sports Hall yesterday.
Croatia got in front in the first period with a score of 13:11 lead over Qatar, in a tense 30 minutes . The Vatreni continued putting on a superb show in the second period and snatched the victory over Qatar with a score of 26:24.
Qatar look to top group with win over Croatia
19 Jan 2021 - 8:20
Qatar players celebrtae after defeating Japan on Sunday.
The Peninsula
Doha: Qatar coach Valero Rivera yesterday expressed his delight at the performances of his players ahead of their third and final Group match of the 27th IHF Men’s Handball World Championship - Egypt 2021. Asian giants Qatar booked a place in the main round of the 32-team event and will take on European giants Croatia today. Qatar started their Group campaign with a thrilling 30-25 win over Angola at Borg Al Arab Sports Hall, the designated venue for Group C matches. On Sunday, Qatar clinched a thrilling 31-29 victory over Japan, who stunned two-time Olympic champions and former World Champions Croatia with a 29-29 draw in their opening match.