Yoyogi National Stadium, Tokyo
Group A
Spains easily defeats Argentina, Germany takes also a clear victory securing their advancement, meanwhile Norway is the first team here to beat France and securing their qualification to the QF.
- France 2. Spain. 3. Germany 4. Norway 5. Brazil 6. Argentina
Spain – Argentina 36 – 27 (17-12)
Topscorers: Gomez 5, Sole 5 (ESP) and Pizzaro 5, P.Simonet 4 (ARG)
Norway – France 32 – 29(15 – 15)
Topscorers: Sagosen 7, Gulliksen 5 (NOR) and Descat 5, Karabatic 5 (FRA)
Germany – Brazil 29 – 25 (16 – 12)
Topscorers: Knorr 5, Weinhold 6 (GER) and Dutra 7, Chiuffa 6 , Silva 5 (BRA)
Group B
Japan produced a big surprise and a blow for Portugal, winning by one and eliminating the Portuguese team from teh reace for the quarterfinals. Egypt clearly defeated Bahrain and Sweden was the first team at the OG to beat Denmark. This resulted in Bahrains advancement to the QF alongside with Denmark, Sweden and Egypt.
- Denmark 2. Egypt 3. Sweden 4. Bahrein 5. Japan 6. Portugal
Portugal – Japan 30 – 31 (14-16)
Topscorers: Areia-Ferraz-Gomes-Silva 4-4 (POR) and Tokuda 6, Motoki 5 (JPN)
Egypt – Bahrain 30 – 20(15 – 7)
Topscorers: Elahmar 5, Mesihly 4, Elderaa 4, Elwakil 4 (EGY) and Ahmed 4, Mohamed 2 (Bahrein)
Denmark – Sweden 30 – 33 (13 – 17)
Topscorers: Gidsel 5, J. Hansen 5, Jakobsen 4 (DEN) and Calrslbogård 6, Sandell 6, Claar 4 (SWE)
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