22-year-old Nina Koppang, who scored a goal against Norway, admits that before the match there were a lot of emotions inside. Even if it didn’t show on the pitch.
– I was very nervous before. I was mostly nervous and expectant. But when the match started, it still feels like it’s letting go. I am secure in the role I have. It felt safe to be with the girls today, she tells SVT Sport.
And that it dropped during the match was noticeable. When Sweden came back from a 15-19 deficit to win 32-28, Nina Koppang was a cog. She was responsible for several tough finishes and in the end scored seven goals from distance in nine attempts.
– Sometimes you have margins on your side as well. It felt nice today that they went in. Got nice performances for it too. I am very happy.
After the match, the debutant is praised by star Nathalie Hagman.
– It has long been seen that she is a good handball player, but perhaps hasn’t played much in the national team until now. She is insanely explosive and has a really, really good shot, and today it worked. She should just drive on and not think too much, she tells SVT Sport.