Serb&Mont - Hungary 29-29

(PHOTO: handball-world.com)

Ljubljana, SLOVENIA, January 28, 2004 - With a draw with Hungary, Serbia and Montenegro lost all chances to reach semifinal of the 6th Men's European Handball Championship in Slovenia.

Though Serbia and Montenegro dominated the first half, Hungary managed to fight for a draw.

Two minutes and 39 seconds before the end Hungary had three-goal lead - 29-26. Zikica Milosavljevic scored twice and, with only 25 seconds to go, Danijel Andjelkovic tied the score.

6th Men's European Handball Championship, Main Round, Group 2

SERBIA&MONTENEGRO - HUNGARY 29-29 (15-10)

Tivoli Hall. Attendance: 2,000. Referees: Goulao and Macau (both from Portugal).

2-minute suspensions: Serbia&Montenegro 16, Hungary 12 minutes.

7-metre shots: Serbia&Montenegro 8 (7), Hungary 11 (8).

HUNGARY: Szatmari, Buday 3, Ilyes, Csaszar 7, Mezei 3, Gal 1, Ivancsik 1, Rosta, Kertesz 3, Fazekas, Diaz 2, Pasztor 3, Laluska, Nagy 6.

SERBIA&MONTENEGRO: Sijan, Djurkovic 1, Curuvija, Kokir 1, Milorad Krivokapic 1, Eklemovic 3, Djukanovic 1, Maksic 4, Lapcevic 4, Peric, Matic 2, Milosavljevic 9, Andjelkovic 2, Nikolic 1.

Group 1

Russia - Spain 36-30
Switzerland - Croatia 27-30
Sweden - Denmark 28-34

1. Croatia             4   0   0   114-107  8
2. Denmark             3   0   1   119-105  6
3. Russia              3   0   1   125-113  6
4. Sweden              1   0   3   116-116  2
5. Spain               1   0   3   105-114  2
6. Switzerland         0   0   4    95-119  0

1. Germany             2   1   1   123-108   5
2. France              2   1   1   112-102   5
3. Slovenia            2   1   1   117-113   5
4. Hungary             1   2   1   109-112   4
5. Serb&Mont           1   1   2    97-105   3
6. Czech Republic      1   0   3   117-135   2