Sweden started a little weak in front of the yellow-clad home crowd, but thanks to Palicka's great play, they got into the game and pulled away.
At the break, they led 14-9, but there was a real dent in the cup of joy when big star Jim Gottfridsson was forced to retire early in the half with a hand injury.
Despite missing Gottfridsson - who according to Expressen will have his hand x-rayed in hospital after the match - they played really well at the beginning of the second half.
But just over ten minutes in, there was a goal drought that brought the Egyptians closer.
In the end, Sweden still won with 26-22.
Palicka thus only let in 22 balls against the Olympic four.
Sweden's best scorer in the victory was Niclas Ekberg with six hits.
The semi-final will be played on Friday in Tele2 Arena in Stockholm.
There you meet the winner of the ongoing match between Germany and France.