Yugoslavia - Sweden 25-28

Stockholm, SWEDEN, November 3 - Yugoslav men's handball team won sixth place at the World Cup in Sweden. In the 5th place match Yugoslavia lost to Sweden 25-28 (14-12).

Having beaten Denmark 28-24 (16-15) in the final, reigning world champions France won first place. Germany secured third place with a 35-34 after penalties against Russia. Finally, in the seventh place match Egypt defeated Iceland 32-26.

All results of Yugoslavia's team at the World Cup in Sweden

Group B, Gameday 1: Yugoslavia - Germany 24-31 (12-17)
Group B, Gameday 2: Yugoslavia - Russia 32-31 (15-14)
Group B, Gameday 3: Yugoslavia - Iceland 29-34 (13-17)
Match for 5th to 8th places: Yugoslavia - Egypt 32-30 OT (28-28, 13-15)
Fifth place match: Yugoslavia - Sweden 25-28 (14-12)