The Portuguese women’s handball team suffered a crushing defeat of 20-35 in the first leg of their play-off match for the final spot in the World Championship, played in Romania.[expander_maker id=”1″ ]

Despite the loss, the Portuguese team will have another chance to qualify in the second leg of the play-off, which will take place on Wednesday in Paredes, Portugal. The match is scheduled to start at 8:15 PM local time.

The defeat in Romania was a disappointing result for the Portuguese team, as they now have a significant deficit to overcome in the second leg. However, the team will be hoping to turn the tables in front of their home fans and secure their place in the World Championship.

The women’s handball team has been improving in recent years, and this latest setback will serve as a test of their resilience and determination. The team has shown great character in the past, and they’ll need to draw upon that resilience once again if they hope to qualify for the World Championship.

Handball is a popular sport in Portugal, and the country has produced several talented players over the years. The women’s team has been steadily improving and has qualified for several major international tournaments in recent years.[/expander_maker]