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KOLDING / OSLO (VG) (Norway – Poland 35-22) It was a great victory for the Norwegian handball girls in the opening match, and Nora Mørk seemed to have fun in her first championship match in three years.
It is against a Polish team that has been greatly affected by the crown. Up to 12 of the 16 players have had the virus.
Nora Mørk has not played a Euro Cup match with Norway since the final against the Netherlands four years ago. The last time he played a championship match was in the final loss to France in the World Cup three years ago.
Now he is back after the nightmare of injuries, and against Poland he showed that he still meets the flag on his chest. By VG she was named the best in the field after six goals and nine assists.
– I’ve been waiting for this for a long time and I missed the girls, the championship and the feeling it gives me. All of this is for me and makes the hard times worth it. I’m very happy that I was able to play a good game today and I know I can be even better, says Nora Mørk even after the game.
– She’s completely raw with assists. It is beautiful to look at. So I think our line players and wingers are happy with that. It has some extreme moves to the limit, it’s fun to watch, says Camilla Herrem of Mørk’s return.
GOOD: Nora Mørk applauds after a penalty. Photo: Bjørn Steinar Delebekk / VG
It was a bit difficult to start: for Poland, Norway gave up in the opening minutes, but midway through the first half, Norway withdrew. Mørk scored the first and last goals of the round, her last on a penalty that she scored herself. It was 17-13 at halftime after a round in which the 29-year-old posted five of five.
– I think she is where she should be and I’m sure she will only get better and better. I’m very happy to have Nora back, says captain Stine Bredal Oftedal about the teammate.
– We almost over-lit a little, he adds and laughs.
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In the second half, it was mainly Norway. Ten minutes passed before Poland managed to score a goal.
He finished 35-32.
– It’s a bit tricky, but it’s great that we get a big win at the end, says Oftedal.
– A classic opening match, sums up Herrem.
Mørk wasn’t the only one to play well in the first match: guard Rikke Granlund came in to make her Euro debut in the second half and made several good saves. At the same time, Herrem scored five of five and Henny Reistad six of six.
GOOD HUMOR: Nora Mørk and Heidi Løke celebrate Norway’s goal on the bench. Photo: Bjørn Steinar Delebekk / VG
As usual, the handball girls have to endure being the favorites in the championship: Norway is by far the best nation in the European Championship with seven golds, three silvers and one bronze, and unlike the World Cup a year ago. year, most profiles are back after injuries.
Only goalkeeper Silje Solberg is missing. He has had a crown, but was negative on Thursday in Hungary.
In the Norwegian squad, Veronica Kristiansen has also been infected by the virus.
This year’s championship is marked by the corona pandemic. The European Championships were originally to be held in both Norway and Denmark, but Norway has withdrawn as organizer at the request of the health authorities.
