The group part of the competition was opened yesterday by duels between Russia vs Sweden and Montenegro vs Croatia.
The Montenegrins started the game sensationally and were constantly in the lead. At the halftime, Montenegro had as many as 6 goals advantage. In the second half, Croatia started a little stronger, but all that was not enough for the cheerful goalkeeper of Montenegro, Nebojsa Simic, and the Montenegrins deservedly celebrated with 32:26