Jack Thorin thought he had become a hero in Skövde and returned the fifth decision to Skövde.
But his second final goal was ruled out and instead watched Ystads IF celebrate the gold medal in Sweden in their last game before the professional adventure in Porto.
The worst possible ending, says V. C. More.
Ystads IF is Sweden’s champion in handball after an amazing drama.
There may have been dozens of events that could have turned the match in some direction but no one was clearer than that Jack Thorens Last close during normal time.
With six seconds left, he rolled the ball into his own half and headed toward Ystad’s goal. The shot sat, and Skovdi cheered, 33-32.
– It seemed obvious, because we made a final decision at home – but apparently it wasn’t, says Jack Thorin in C More.
No, apparently not. Jack Thorin had no control over the clock and when the judges consulted with the Secretariat’s timekeeper, the case was dismissed.
– I don’t know if it’s tenths or hundredths or seconds…Quite extreme contrasts. Extreme joy turns into extreme emptiness and disappointment, says coach Henrik Signel.
“Forever grateful”
Jack Thorin is now leaving Skövde for Porto.
– I’ll take a few days to absorb this. It’s the worst possible ending when you’re so close. I might be happy in a few days but not now, he says.
Kim Anderson was grateful for the gold.
Every now and then the air came out full. I don’t know who will save us there, but we should be forever grateful that we are now Swedish champions, says V.C. More.
