Portugal climbed to four points on the group II table at the Men’s EHF EURO 2024 as they defeated Slovenia 33:30 in the first match on Friday in Hamburg. In what was the second game for both in the main round, the teams delivered a close contest where Portugal created an important lead in the middle of the second half and held off a comeback from Slovenia in the late stages.

Portugal back Martim Costa received the Grundfos Player of the Match award after scoring 11 goals.