The Algerian men's national handball team successfully opened its Mediterranean Games campaign today, securing a decisive victory over Cyprus. Competing in Taranto, Italy, the Algerian squad faced its Cypriot counterpart in the Group B opener of the ongoing tournament. This win marks a positive start for the team in the international competition.<\/p>\n
The "Greens," as the Algerian team is known, established an early lead, concluding the first half with a score of 17-10. This advantage was maintained and extended in the second half, with the team, including player Mesoud Berkous, ultimately securing a 33-24 triumph. The performance demonstrated the team's capabilities in their initial match of the games.<\/p>\n
Following this successful start, the national team is set to compete against Greece in their second fixture on Tuesday. Their group stage concludes on Thursday with a Maghreb derby match against Tunisia, rounding out their initial phase of the Mediterranean Games.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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