27.01.2026, 10:30
Sweden and Hungary replay 2008 drama with hard-fought draw

A 32:32 stalemate in Malmö recalled the last tied meeting at the EHF EURO between Sweden and Hungary

Sweden and Hungary once again proved inseparable at the Men’s EHF EURO, playing out a 32:32 draw in a tense main round encounter in Malmö that echoed their dramatic stalemate from 2008.

With the semi-final race balanced heading into the day, neither side managed to gain a decisive edge, ensuring everything remains open ahead of the final round. The co-hosts had a chance to score on the empty net almost with the buzzer, but the pressure was high and goalkeeper Andreas Palicka missed.

TEXT: EHF / Danijela Vekić