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KOLDING / OSLO (VG) (Romania – Norway 20-28) Katrine Lunde (40) returned to the championship after an injury and closed the cage when Norway beat Romania.
– It was special for me and I am happy to return to the team. It’s great to get into this gang. I am very moved to think about it. They wish me all the best. For me there have been many ups and downs the last six months. Then I played there before the break. In the second round he was better and happier, says an excited Lunde at the post-match press conference.
– My eyes fill with tears because of how much they love me like this, says the hero goalkeeper transferred to TV 3 about his teammates.
Katrine Lunde was back at the finish line after losing her unborn child shortly before the European Championship.
The Norwegian handball girls secured a group win after a win against Romania and are ready for the main round of the European Championship, but they had to fight more than they have so far in the championship.
After playing handball against Germany, the start of the last match of the group stage was not an equally beautiful affair.
Norway fought in attack and squandered their chances. In the second half, Norway finally managed to get rid of the Romanian girls, thanks in part to a very good Lunde in goal.
And the game was very special for her.
He made a comeback in the Norwegian championship. He lost the World Cup last year due to a knee injury. And the match was special for her, it was her 300th international match for Norway. Only Karoline Dyhre Breivang with her 305 has more. In other words, Lunde can break the record this year if Norway goes all the way.
– She is fantastic and the best goalkeeper in the world. The way it comes in is absolutely amazing. It has been prepared incredibly well and is fun to watch. She is feared by the other teams and when she is behind, not everyone dares to shoot, says Heidi Løke about Lunde’s return.
Lunde met his usual level at an anniversary party. Like so many times, he made several excellent saves, totaling 17.
– He has a huge winning skull and it’s incredibly fun to play with Katrine like this. It’s very nice to have her behind. It will be an extra security with her. He has played many big games and has been with them for a long time, says his teammate Henny Reistad after the game.
Reistad answers “yes” to the question of whether it is more impressive to return to the championship after a difficult moment.
– She is incredibly impressive and I am very happy to have her back. She’s completely raw, says Kari Brattset Dale.
With the group win, Norway is well placed to reach a full pot semi-final in the main round.
– I think we go up very well in the second half when necessary, says Camilla Herrem.
– Good to know it will be a struggle when we go down a few notches.
