Sweden to EOC-final after drama

Sweden is ready for the final in European Open Championship by defeating Switzerland in a dramatic encounter. Sweden almost lost the battle, but then just in the end they pulled themselves up and won with 25-24 (15-11).
– I feel incredible relieved, says the Swedish team captain Jim Gottfridsson.

It looked for a long time like Sweden would win comparatively easily against Switzerland in front of 500 spectators in Scandinavium. They had a lead with four goals in halftime, and it felt like the Swiss team was not a real threat.
– No, it felt like we were solid in our defense and efficient offensive game, says Gottfridsson, who was the Swede who scored the most, with six goals.

There was not any problem with the Swedish defense in the second half of the game either, they started however to have issues with their offensive play with 10 minutes left of the game.
– We got stuck in their defense and lost our cool in the shots. We did miss some shots when we were free, and that is not working when it is a draw game, then you has to score on those shots.

Switzerland sourced the opportunity and scored goal after goal. When it was seven minutes left in the game they had caught up to the Swedes. The Swedes did however manage to take the lead again, and then keep a one goal lead. 23-22 became, 24-23 and finally 25-24.

The final minute of the game was incredible dramatic. Switzerland used all got in their attacks and had two hot opportunities, which made the goalkeeper in the Swedish team Henrik Nordlander do to amazing saves, something that settled the game. It was much cheering for the Swedish team and their victory when the referee blowed the whistle.

Now it is only the final in the European Open against the Czech Republic left. The game will be played in Scandinavium on Friday night at 20.30.
– I am incredible psyched. The spirit in the team is high. We are going to win that is it, finishes Gottfridsson.