Summary: Iceland, Netherlands and Denmark triumphant
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Summary: Iceland, Netherlands and Denmark triumphant

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The main round continues on Saturday in Budapest with three group I matches and a chance for France and Denmark to extend their winning streaks.

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It has been a hell of a 24 hours for me as this time yesterday morning I was at my workplace, not knowing what was ahead. Then the coach called me, and I had to arrange and drop everything to get here and follow my dream.
Thijs Van Leeuwen
Goalkeeper, Netherlands
Taking only 12 goals in a half when you are playing against Denmark is a true performance, and this is what Croatia have achieved so far. They are showing a completely different face compared to what we saw in their previous game against Montenegro, aggressive defensively and precise in attack. The key for them will be to keep the pace as slow as possible and to keep on defending tightly.
Kevin Domas
EHF journalist
Iceland’s defence supported by a great game from Viktor Hallgrímsson has caused significant frustration for France. Under pressure to step into the number one role in the absence of Björgvin Pall Gustavsson, 21-year-old Hallgrimsson struggled against Denmark in the main round opener but has certainly found his feet today, with nine saves so far. But will Iceland’s half-time cushion be enough? Seems it should be, but the big challenge for the Nordic side will be dealing with France’s depth in the second half.
Courtney Gahan
EHF journalist
Erlingur Richardsson, the Netherlands' coach, might be absent today, but this has so far been quite unnoticed. The Dutch players have been able to find solutions by themselves, strengthening their defence to score plenty of easy goals. In the end, after being four down, they are now two goals up and have an opportunity to take their first points in the main round.
Kevin Domas
EHF journalist

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