Kosovo Claims Its Second Victory at the World Championship in Egypt
Kosovo’s U19 national handball team has claimed its second victory at the World Championship being held in Egypt. On Monday, Kosovo U19 defeated Kuwait by a convincing score of 36:23. This was the first match of the second group stage. It is among the teams competing for the best possible plac
Kosovo’s U19 national handball team has claimed its second victory at the World Championship being held in Egypt.
On Monday, Kosovo U19 defeated Kuwait by a convincing score of 36:23.
This was the first match of the second group stage. It is among the teams competing for the best possible placing, namely for positions from 17th to 32nd.
Kosovo’s standout player was goalkeeper Olt Kabashi, who made nine saves. Olsi Mulaj scored three goals, while Amar Muqolli and Suad Pajaziti scored five each, and Drijon Istrefi and Arbian Thaqi scored three each.
The young “Dardanians” recorded their first victory in the first group stage on Saturday. They won against Morocco, 32:22. But they initially lost their first two matches in the first group stage, against Switzerland and Hungary.
On Tuesday, Kosovo will face Portugal.
