Egypt reach World Handball Championship quarter-finals

Egypt fought back to draw with Slovenia 25-25 to qualify for the quarter-finals of the 2021 World Men’s Handball Championship.

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The Slovenian team dominated the first half, securing a 12-8 lead before the Egyptian team fought back to lead the game with 25-24 before the Slovenian team netted the equalizer in the last second.

Dinamo Bucharest pivot Mamdouh Hashem, veteran player Ahmed El-Ahmar and promising youngster Ahmed Hesham stood out for Egypt.

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Egyptian goalkeeper El Tayar made brilliant saves to prevent Slovenia’s players from netting against the Pharaohs.

Egypt are now on top of their main-round group with seven points, one ahead of Sweden who can reclaim top spot if they beat Russia later on tonight.

Should Sweden finish on top, runners-up Egypt will likely face Denmark in a mouthwatering quarter-final clash.

Watch the full game here:

Slovenia 25-25 Egypt

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