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Just like both earlier Wednesday's encounters in Plock, the 27/28 Placement Match was very tight. However, North Macedonia did better in the crucial moments of the game and claimed a three-goal victory in the end.
27/28 Placement Match
Republic of Korea vs North Macedonia 33:36 (19:20) ....
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.
The winner of Group II has already been determined, as Tunisia, who have four points after two matches, are certain to fight for the President's Cup with Chile in the Placement Match 25/26. Their Monday rivals Algeria, in turn, have zero points and will finish last-placed in the group.
North Macedonia and Morocco are level on two points, so both sides have something to fight for, as the winner of their encounter will finish second and proceed to the Placement Match 27/28. ....
The two teams, who had started the President's Cup with wins, hoped to achieve another success and Tunisia ultimately earned a victory.
With four points, the African side have already secured a top position in Group II as they have a head-to-head advantage over North Macedonia and Morocco, who are tied on two points.
North Macedonia, who became the only European team to proceed to the President’s Cup, started the consolation tournament with their biggest-ever victory at the World Championship. The team coached by the legendary Kiril Lazarov proved too strong for Algeria, winning by 15 goals.