European handball qualification – Switzerland loses groundbreaking match against North Macedonia – sport

Now it is definitely a false start: the Swiss national team failed to win the important second match of the European qualification against North Macedonia. The 11.25pm ​​defeat in Schaffhausen puts the team back on track for the 2022 title fights.

After losing 26:31 early to group favorite Denmark, Michael Suter’s side were already under a little pressure to win. This was evident from the start for the Schaffhausen players. The Swiss lost several chances from good final positions.

After 6:15 pm nothing works

It was possible to offset several residuals to two objectives. The Swiss couldn’t be completely satisfied with the 10:10 break. With a little more momentum, the home team then regained the scepter and took a 18:15 lead.

There was no lack of a time-out by North Macedonia coach Danilo Brestovac. With five goals in a row, the visitors managed to make the quick return at 20:18. The Swiss have never returned.

You have to win against Finland

The Swiss national team will continue with the away match in March 2021 against Finland, also still without a win. For safe qualification, Switzerland should reach first or second place in the group of four. Being one of the best four thirds of the group, participation in the finals would also be certain.