The match in Kristiandstad was the second international match against Iceland this weekend and the last chance for the players to show up before the EM squad is to be taken out.
Unlike Friday's loss game, Sweden showed a strong offensive. For example, by scoring 18 goals in the first half. The defense did less well during the first 30 minutes when Iceland also had 18 balls in goal and equal position at break.
"We are doing much better in the offensive game today, now we will correct the defense game in the second half," Jim Gottfridsson told TV10 at the break.
Said and done. The offensive game continued to deliver at the same time as the defense got slightly better, although Iceland went around on some people to get more players into the match.
Soothing message about Lukas Nilsson
The jerk from Sweden came in for eight minutes, when they went from 23-20 and could eventually win with four balls.
Sweden's goalkeeper, Andreas Pallicka, stood for the match's performance in the beginning of the second half. First he saved a penalty, then he also saved the return.
Lukas Nilsson, who injured himself in Friday's match, never came into play. But the message from the national team is positive.
“It's all right with Lukas. He goes uninhibited and hopes to be back soon, ”writes national team press officer Daniel Vandor in a text message to SVT Sport.
On January 10, handball championships will be decided in Sweden, Norway and Austria. Sweden opens against Switzerland.
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