Great Britain’s Steve Larsson, scored his 13th and final goal with 2 seconds left to propel Great Britain to a 33-32 victory over Bulgaria. The game winner was the first time Great Britain had led in the match. The victory is a milestone in that it is Great Britain Men’s first win in a World Championship or European Championship Qualification match.
The win was a positive finish to a disappointing tournament, though, as Great Britain lost to tourney winner’s Estonia (35-26) and runners up Cyprus (24-16). Britain had hoped to win the tournament and qualify for the next round of tougher competition as a prelude to the 2012 Olympics. Failing to do so will mean that they will have to be content with International Friendlies for the foreseeable future.
VIDEO: BBC (12 Jun 10): Highlights: GB handball stars bow out: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/handball/8736625.stm
VIDEO: BBC (12 Jun 10): British men record first competitive international win: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/handball/8737321.stm
British Handball: Jubilant GB Secure First Win on Home Soil: http://fastbreak-handballnews.blogspot.com/2010/06/euro-2012-gb-v-bulgaria-latest.html
EHF: 2012 European Championship Preliminary Qualification: http://www.eurohandball.com/ech/men/2012/round/3/Qualification+1