The match did not last many minutes before Jim Gottfridsson injured his left hand and was forced to retire.

He sat down on the bench with his hand wrapped.

- I don't think we will see anything more of him this match.

Which is difficult and unfortunate, but considering the breadth that we have screwed up, there must be others who step forward, says Magnus Grahn.

Shortly afterwards, right-handed freshman Albin Lagergren was also forced to break.

After a collision with an Egyptian player, he injured his cheekbone and went all the way to the dressing room for treatment.