Then, as now came rescue rush after the break. Sunday struck Sola boy again. With five saves in the first six Croat shots, put Christensen pressure on Croatia.
– I got a lot of energy from the stands and those around me, and I got well spread some energy too. Sure it means a lot to get such a good start, said Christensen said.
Goalkeeper Switched was key
The Norwegian hoped looked at first to be extinguished fairly quickly. Croatia was short, too good for Norway in the initial phase. Eventually it was better. At half-stood it 16-17, and Norway participated in the match fully. That despite having goalkeeper Ole Erevik only had 18 in save percentage in the first place. Goalie Switched was obvious, and with Christensen cage ensured Norway an extremely important European Championship victory.
– There were some doomsday prophecies by Island-taped, but now we are left with. We can still break out, but we have the chance, he said.
The Norwegian handball guys fired up namely EM-hoped for fully with 34-31 victory over Croatia Sunday. Along with Stavanger-mate Christensen was wing Kristian Bjørnsen crucial when superpower Croatia lost against Norway.
– This was fun. It was insane mood with a lot of people in the stands, and we took the two points we hoped for, said Bjørnsen said.
Norway with again fully
Earlier Sunday beat Belarus surprisingly Island 39-38. It opened up for that Norway could go to the main round of the points in the bag. Now the group is wide open before Tuesday’s game, where the Norwegian heroes meet Belarus.
– We can move forward with four points, and we can break out. We will not speculate too much, but it’s much more fun to play when it matters, said Bjørnsen.
Norway meets ie Belarus in the last group match on Tuesday. The top three going on.
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