The meeting ended with a score of 24:22 in favor of the Russians.

The Russian national team after two rounds tops the group B standings with four points.

The second place is taken by the Swedish national team with two points.

The Czech and Spanish teams did not score points.

Thus, the Russians secured their entry into the main round of the tournament ahead of schedule.

Three strongest teams from four groups will advance to the main round.

The Russian team will play the next match of the preliminary round on December 7 with the Swedish national team.

Earlier it was reported that the Russian women's handball team beat the Spanish women at the start of the European Championship.