Angola: Handball Team Put Up Good Fight, but Lose to Russia in Olympics' First Game

London Olympic Games 2012

The Angolan national senior female handball team started this Saturday their participation in the London Olympic Games with a 27-30 defeat to Russia, despite playing a brilliant game.

This match counts for the preliminary round of group A.

Angola did put up a good fight, specially in the second half, but the Russian ladies confirmed their strong status.

The Angolan ladies' next game is with Croatia, on Monday.

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