The reigning World Champions – France beat Norway 32:31 (15:17) in the second match of Group A in Porec. Kentin Mahe had a main role with eight goals for the winning team, who took important points in possible battle for semi-finals.
France: Mahe 8, N. Karabatic 4, Abalo 4, Guigou 4, Remili 3, Dipanda 2, Gate 2, Tournat 2, N’Guessan 1,
Norway: Kent Robin Tønnesen 7, Kristian Bjørnsen 6, Bjarte Myrhol 5, Magnus Jøndal 4, Sander Sagosen 3, Gøran Johannessen 3, Magnus Gullerud 1, Christian O’Sullivan 1, Eivind Tangen 1.
