Bernadett Ferling of Hungary taking a shot during play (Getty Images)

The women’s preliminaries in the handball competition are well into full swing with six more matches completed on day three of the Beijing Olympics.

Romania proved to be a medal contender for the handball competition, scoring seventeen points each half to beat host nation China comfortably.

France was also able to hold on in a low scoring encounter to defeat Kazakhstan by three goals.

But perhaps the biggest surprise of the day was the 28-all draw between Brazil and Hungary. Hungary lead by five goals at half time (17-12), but a 16-11 second half from Brazil resulted in the match being level at full time.

Full results from day three women’s handball:
Romania defeated China 34-20
France defeat Kazakhstan 21-18
Brazil drew with Hungary 28-28
Norway defeated Angola 31-17
Korea defeated Germany 30-20
Russia defeated Sweden 28-24

Brazil, China, Russia, France and Spain are all due to play in men’s preliminary matches tomorrow.

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