Sweden's Defense Too Strong... Women's Handball Semifinal Berth Missed

Main Hitter Ryu Eun-hee Limited to 1 Point

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The women's handball national team failed to advance to the semifinals of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. On the 4th, they lost 30-39 to Sweden in the women's handball quarterfinals held at Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan. After finishing 4th at the 2012 London Games, they challenged the Olympic semifinals for the first time in nine years but were blocked by Sweden's tall defense. Sweden topped Group B in the group stage, defeating strong teams such as the Russian Olympic Committee and Spain. On the other hand, the national team barely advanced to the quarterfinals with a record of 1 win, 1 draw, and 3 losses in Group A of the group stage. The difference in strength was clearly evident in this match. Sweden dominated throughout, ending the first half 21-13. The national team failed to score for about seven minutes after the start of the second half. Their main scorer Ryu Eun-hee (Gy?ri Audi ETO KC, Hungary) was limited to just one goal, unable to turn the game around.