France and Russia draw in rematch of European handball final
Friday, 11 December 2020
Olympic champions Russian and European champions France drew 28-28 as both remain on course to reach the European Women's Handball Championship semi-finals.
In a rematch of the 2018 final, Russia led for most of the game but fell behind late on and needed a last-minute equaliser to escape with a point.
Olga Fomina scored with only six seconds remaining to draw Russia level, and end France's run of seven straight European Championship victories.
It was only Fomina's second shot of the match, but she scored both.
The result means both teams have seven points from four games in Group 1, with Russia top on goal difference.