Handball · International
Škrbić led Yugoslavia to world bronze with a 27–17 win over Egypt
Yugoslavia recovered from its one-goal semi-final defeat to claim third place in Paris on 4 February 2001.
2001-02-04 · Bercy Sports Hall, Paris, France
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Yugoslavia won the bronze medal at the 2001 men's Handball World Championship by defeating Egypt 27–17 at Bercy in Paris on 4 February. Dragan Škrbić scored nine goals and Nedeljko Jovanović contributed six. The victory settled third place a day after Yugoslavia had lost its semi-final against Sweden by a single goal.
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Egypt led 7–5 after 21 minutes, but Yugoslavia recovered and took an 11–8 advantage into half-time. Branislav Pokrajac's side then extended its lead over the second period. Vladan Matić and Žikica Milosavljević added four goals each, while Predrag Lisičić scored three and Branko Kokir one, completing Yugoslavia's scoring distribution.
Context
The result left Egypt fourth following its own semi-final loss to France. The medal match was a separate completed contest, not a continuation of either semi-final score. Yugoslavia's ten-goal margin also contrasted with its narrow defeat the previous day, giving the team a decisive finish to its campaign rather than a place in the championship final.
Period by period
| Goals | Yugoslavia | Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Final | 27 | 17 |
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