GUIMARES – On the second day of competition, the teams returned to the field to perform one more game of the group stage. This was a day of important decisions, with some squads ensuring their place in the next phase. In the female competition, Russia and Spain are in the quarters, as well as the male teams of Portugal, Czech Republic, Brazil and Spain.
The day started with two female games. In group A, Russia won against Mexico by 38-27. This was a quiet game for the Russian team, which was placed in the lead early in the game.
In the other game of group A, Japan beat the home team by a difference of 10 goals. The game began with the Japanese team leading and they managed it till the end.
In the first game of Group C, Poland smashed Uruguay by 40-13. The Poland team was very dominant both in attack and in defense.
In the match between Korea and Romania, also from group C, despite being the Romanian team to open the scoreboard, Korea reached the break winning 10-5. In spite of the efforts of the Romanian athletes, Korea was stronger and won the game by 28-24.
In the only game of group B, Spain won over Czech Republic, by 21-19. During the first half, Czech Republic was taking the lead. But near the Spanish keeper secured the post, meanwhile their offensive mates score twice, and by doing so, they won the match.
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