Germany Surprises Russia in Prelims
Associated Press
Germany, ranked fifth in the world, upset Russia, 25-23, in the preliminary round.
Egypt got three goals from Hussein Zaky to beat South Korea, 28-21, and advance to the quarterfinals.
In other men’s action, Spain edged Slovenia, 31-28, and Sweden edged France, 24-23.
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