Paris (dpa)
The Spanish national team qualified for the semi-finals of the men’s handball competition at the Paris Olympics after defeating the Egyptian national team 29-28 in the match that brought them together today in the quarter-finals.
The Egyptian team ended the first half with a four-goal lead, 12-8. In the second half, the Spanish team rose up and ended it with a four-goal lead, 17-13, forcing the two teams to go into extra time.
The Spanish team ended the extra time with a 4-3 lead, winning the match 29-28.
The Spanish team is scheduled to meet in the semi-finals with the winner of the other quarter-final match between Germany and France.
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