SWEDEN
Ola LINDGREN, coach Sweden:
"It was a tough fight in a fantastic atmosphere thanks to the FYR Macedonian fans. We had problems in the beginning, but fought back until the break. Then we again were back after a 1:6 series, but again returned. We were in a good position to win with three goals ahead and in ball possession. But in the end we have to be satisfied with this point after a match, which was anything but easy for us."
Tobias KARLSSON, line player, Sweden:
"It was a hard game for us with a high number of penalties and suspensions against us. So it was something special, but not a normal game. Additionally the game was influenced by the great atmosphere in the stands. We had enough good opportunities to win the game, but we did not take the right decisions, so we have to be satisfied with this draw."
MACEDONIA
Kiril LAZAROV, right back FYR Macedonia:
"The first day in our group showed that we will see a big number of close matches at the whole EHF EURO 2012. We had to fight hard against the strong Swedish defence with their players from famous clubs. We had to find the right solutions against their defence, but mostly we did the right thing.
"We are happy with this draw – and we will see more equal matches in this interesting group. Our draw was a surprising as was the Czech victory against Germany earlier here."
Zvonko SUNDOVSKI, coach FYR Macedonia:
"Two good teams played at a high level, and our players showed that we can compete on eye level with top nations now. We were ahead with four goals, but we knew the strength of Sweden is their will. In the last attack we planned a combination, but I do not know why it did not work. But despite missing the last chance, the draw is a good result for us."