Sweden Women's Handball Team Dominates Lithuania 41-20 in EM Qualifier
Sweden's women's handball team crushed Lithuania 41-20 in the EM qualifier, showcasing a dominant start and top scorer Clara Lerby's eight goals.
- • Sweden defeated Lithuania 41-20 in an away EM qualifier match.
- • Sweden led 10-0 within the first ten minutes, dominating the game early.
- • Clara Lerby was the top scorer with eight goals.
- • Next EM qualifier will be against Serbia in March, with the World Championship in November-December.
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Sweden's women's handball team delivered a commanding performance in their EM qualification match against Lithuania, securing a resounding 41-20 victory on away ground. The Swedish side established early dominance, surging to a 10-0 lead within the first ten minutes, which set the tone for the rest of the match.
Clara Lerby emerged as the standout contributor, netting eight goals and leading Sweden's offense. This dominant display follows an earlier successful home match where Sweden defeated Ukraine 33-25, solidifying their strong position in the qualification phase.
Looking forward, Sweden's women's handball team is focused on the upcoming World Championship scheduled for November and December, hosted by the Netherlands and Germany. Additionally, their next EM qualifier is set for March against Serbia, where the team will aim to maintain their winning momentum.
These consecutive victories underscore Sweden's growing strength and confidence on the European handball stage, leaving them well-positioned as they prepare for the major international tournament and subsequent qualification matches.