30.11.2024, 01:00
Iceland dream of first Women’s EHF EURO points

FEATURE: After a great first match, goalkeeper Elin Jona Thorsteinsdottir and her teammates hope for a historic day against Ukraine

Iceland made their comeback to the Women’s EHF EURO after a 12-year absence on Friday night with pride and joy. After a passionate rendition of the Icelandic national anthem by players and fans in the Olympiahalle in Innsbruck, the team almost caused a major sensation by going toe-to-toe with the favoured Netherlands for 60 minutes.

TEXT: EHF / Björn Pazen