Self-confidence was at its peak when Sweden faced Spain in its Olympic premiere - and it was quickly noticed in the result.
At half time, they had a four-goal lead, more precisely with 13-9, which was explained, among other things, by a stable defensive game.
That lead did not release "Blue-yellow" and in a surging second half they continued to perform and the final numbers were written to 31-24.
Among other things, Johanna Bundsen showed evidence of fine goalkeeper play at the same time as Elin Hansson became a six-goal shooter and it paved the way for a jerk in the second half.
Sweden thus wins the key match and gets the start you need for the future.
The text is updated.