France edged out Sweden 28-24 to become one of the first teams into the next round at the European Championships in Norway.

The hosts also moved on with a crushing 33-21 victory over Russia.

You can watch video highlights of the France and Norway matches by clicking on the links below the pictures and there are plenty more highlights to watch in the video section of our website under "other sports"

World Champions Germany won their second consecutive game with a tight 28-24 victory over Hungary to book their passage into the next round, while Croatia have also already secured their last eight spot.

Results - Matchday 2

Group A

Czech Republic 26-30 Croatia

Poland 33-27 Slovenia

Standings

1. Croatia 2-0 (+9 pts difference)

2. Poland 1-1 (+1)

3. Slovenia 1-1 (-4)

4. Czech Republic 0-2 (-6)

Group B

Norway 33-21 Russia

Montengro 24-32 Denmark

Standings

Norway 2-0 (+12)

Denmark 1-1 (+7)

Montenegro 0-1-1 (-8)

Russia 0-1-1 (-11)

Group C

Hungary 24-28 Germany

Belarus 31-36 Spain

Standings

Germany 2-0 (+12)

Hungary 1-1 (+3)

Spain 1-1 (-2)

Belarus 0-2 (-13)

Group D

Slovakia 22-28 Israel

Sweden 24 28 France

Standings

France 2-0 (+5)

Sweden 1-1 (+1)

Israel 1-1 (+1)

Slovakia 0-2 (-7)

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