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Austria men's handball EHF EURO 2028 qualification

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The Austrian men's national handball team began their EHF EURO 2028 qualification tournament with a 37:30 home victory against Turkey in Graz. Sebastian Frimmel led the scoring with 11 goals, helping Austria secure a halftime lead of 19:15 and maintaining control despite a late surge by Turkey. Following the opening win, the team shifted focus to an ~~upcoming~~ away match ~~against Georgia~~ in Tbilisi. ~~Team officials and players, including~~ The Austrian squad secured a second victory, defeating Georgia 35:23. This win brings Austria to four points in Group 2, placing them in second position behind Norway. Coach Iker Romero expressed satisfaction with the performance, noting that the team controlled the match from the start. The defense was highlighted as a strength, supported by goalkeeper ~~Constantin Möstl, identified~~ Leon Bergmann, who maintained a ~~need for improved defensive marking~~ save rate of over one third. Sebastian Frimmel and ~~transitions after conceding 30~~ Jakob Nigg each contributed five goals in the ~~previous~~ match. ~~Coach Iker Romero and captain Mykola Bilyk have cautioned~~ Austria now aims to secure one of the ~~squad against underestimating~~ two direct qualification spots for the ~~Georgian side.~~ tournament, which will be hosted by Spain, Portugal, and Switzerland. The team faces two matches against group leaders Norway in March, followed by friendly matches against Sweden and Switzerland in January 2027.

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