Austria men's handball team secures second victory in EM qualification

The Austrian men's national handball team has taken a significant step toward the 2028 European Championship by defeating Georgia 35:23 in Tbilisi. This follows their recent opening victory against Turkey, giving the team four points in Group 2. Currently sitting in second place behind Norway, Austria aims to secure one of the two direct qualification spots for the tournament hosted by Spain, Portugal, and Switzerland.

Team coach Iker Romero expressed satisfaction with the team's performance, noting that they controlled the match from the beginning. The defense was particularly strong, led by goalkeeper Leon Bergmann, who maintained a save rate of over one third. Top scorers for Austria included Sebastian Frimmel and Jakob Nigg, with five goals each.

The team's next major challenge in the qualification process will be two matches against group leaders Norway in March. Following these fixtures, Austria is scheduled to play friendly matches against Sweden and Switzerland in January 2027.