1 win in group stage, 2 losses in a row 4th match against Sweden
The Korean women’s handball team, the only team to qualify for the Paris Olympics, lost two games in a row after one win.
Korea lost 20-26 to Norway in the third match of Group A in the Paris Olympics women’s handball group stage held on the 30th. Korea, which gained momentum by winning its first match against Germany on the 25th, lost two games in a row after the match against Slovenia.
Norway is considered the strongest team in Group A. They came in second place in the World Championships held in December last year, and in particular, they won the most medals (7) in women’s handball history, with two gold, two silver, and three bronze medals at the Olympics.
Korea played an even game, tying the score five times in the first half, but was blocked by Norway’s experienced play in the second half. Ryu Eun-hee scored six goals, while Kang Kyung-min and Kim Bo-eun each scored three goals. Germany defeated Slovenia 41-22 on the day.
Korea has one win and two losses along with Germany and Slovenia. The top four teams from each group advance to the quarterfinals in the group stage, which is divided into two groups of six teams. Korea still has a chance of advancing to the quarterfinals. Korea will play its fourth match against Sweden, coach Henrik Signel’s home country, on the 1st of next month. 토토사이트
