In a nail-biting encounter at South Paris Arena 6, Egypt’s handball team clinched a dramatic 26-25 victory over Norway, propelling them to third place in Group B and securing a spot in the quarterfinals of the 2024 Paris Olympics. This win comes after a 35-23 triumph against Hungary in the first round, a narrow 30-27 loss to Denmark, and a 26-26 draw with France. The match began with Norway taking an early 2-0 lead. However, Egypt quickly responded, and by the 10th minute, the score was tied at 3-3. The game continued as a closely contested battle, with Norway’s Harald Reinkind scoring six of his seven goals in the first half. A streak of consecutive goals saw Norway taking a 12-9 lead with five minutes to go before the break. Yet, Egypt showcased their resilience, and a crucial 5-1 run led by Ahmed Hesham allowed them to establish a slender 14-13 lead at halftime. The second half mirrored the intensity of the first. Norway regained the lead four and a half minutes after the restart, making it 16-15. However, the game took a dramatic turn when Norway’s Magnus Gullerud received…
Egypt Shocks Norway to Reach Handball Quarterfinals in Epic Victory
August 2, 2024
