Before the match, the former national team captain Bengt "Bengan" Johansson, who passed away last year, was paid tribute.
Goalkeeper Andreas Palicka handed over a special ball to Bengt Johansson's son.
All players in Sweden also played with the name "Bengan" on their backs.
SVT's expert Magnus Grahn was moved when "Bengan" was to be praised.
- It is emotional to stand here and think about what Bengan has meant to Swedish sports and Swedish handball in particular, he says.
- It is clear that I shudder a little and become thoughtful and thoughtful considering what he has contributed.
For Stefan Lövgren, as a player under "Bengan" and who is now CEO of the national handball team, it was obvious to arrange the tribute.
- It was obvious when Bengt unfortunately passed away, that we wanted to pay tribute to Bengt in some way.
After discussions with Halmstad, the municipality and the arena, we arranged, together with the family, something that would suit everyone, he tells SVT Sport.
What do you remember of Bengt?
- I remember Bengt's warmth and his interest in the person behind the handball player.
That way he made everyone want to join in and contribute, he says.