In the very important match against Hungary in the group stage, Sweden suffered a major setback and lost 25-32.
SVT’s expert Mikaela Mässing called the effort a “total collapse” and Radiosport’s expert, Annika Wiel Hvannberg, said in the broadcast: “It is an unworthy loss for Sweden”.
Words that Swedish leaders and players do not agree with.
– Maybe it was a collapse, but to say that it is unworthy is disrespectful to us and also to the opponents, says Jamina Roberts to SVT Sport.
Confederation captain Tomas Axnér chooses to pay tribute to Hungary’s effort.
Do you agree with the descriptions that experts give you input?
– Well, I don’t agree with that at all. I work with international handball and have perspective and I know what these players can do, they have some parameters in their team that are very difficult to defend against, says Tomas Axnér.
Tomorrow, Monday, Sweden plays against Turkey in its last match in the group stage. Win there and Sweden goes on to the main round.