Herning – Even before the last appearance in the preliminary round of the European Handball Championships in Denmark/Sweden/Norway, Austria’s men’s dream of promotion was dashed. On Saturday, Mykola Bilyk and Co. had to bow to multiple finals champions Spain after a pitch-black first half with 25:30 (12:19). While the Iberians booked their ticket for the main round, Austria’s chances of a place in the top two in Group A in Herning are gone.
