The winning run of two Sweden matches at the Euro Cup EHF ended with a 33-32 dramatic loss against France in Gothenburg, as the victory for visitors stamped the top spot for teams that automatically qualified for the 2026 European Championship.

A lightning start in the match saw both teams evenly share eight goals and trade the lead in four minutes and 12 seconds, before Albin Lagergren AND Hamus Wanne Step the first two -goal leadership lead, placing Sweden 6-4 up.

France quickly returned to level terms, before being hit by blows Dylan Nahi, Richardson of Melvy AND Theo monar turned 9-9 to a 12-9 advantage for visitors in the 19th minute.

But Michael appealgrenThe men were not ready to leave the group leaders to withdraw – MollerThe intention of five minutes before the holiday pulled them back to the 13th, before five French blows were matched by the hosts to end half in 18-18The last draw marked by Moller with three seconds to save.

At the beginning of the second half, it was Sweden’s turn to continue cutting forward, but once again they seemed to be unable to create a lead of more than two goals.

France, who had won all four of their group matches before tonight, was reorganized and soon found ahead, and they would have a healthier superiority Andreas Paulcka Do not withdraw from some high -class savings to keep Sweden in it.

Lukas Sandell He took the roof from Scandinavium for five minutes to cross, when his shot found the upper corner to level the results in 31-31, but the hosts could not begin, and two goals from Richardson seemed to stamp the victory.

In the last minute, Felix Claar made him a game with a goal, and a Miss France gave Sweden the opportunity to find an equalizer, But Sandell’s goal with three seconds to go was blocked, means a 33-32 Earn for “LES experts”.

Both teams shared goals around, with France Nicolas Tournat the top scorer of the match with six goals while Sebastian Karlson It was the most fruitful Sweden, with five.

Sweden is in four points after five group matches, remaining third Denmark, And they finish their euro euro Cup campaign in Danes Sunday.