The U20 European Championship in Portugal was a difficult start for young Frenchmen. France lost to Croatia in Matoshinos, near Porto. Igor Vori was a former world star of handball.
The Tricolores enjoyed a strong start to the match, before his opponent passed before the break (12-10), despite good passing from Chambery Theo Benterki. CSMBH pivot Sacha Manntz held firm at the heart of defense. Second period was close (18-18, 46th), with a solid Croatian goalkeeper against blue wingers. Gueric Vincent, left winger, who also passed through Chambery during his training, was passed. Kalim Zahaf also crossed in Savoie and pushed the opposing shooter into shooting higher than he could on the seven-meter throws. Important. Important.
France, despite lacking stars, must now refocus on a piece of the pool with Sweden on Friday (9:05 pm) before Montenegro is crushed by the Swedes on Sunday.
