Host Norway played out a thrilling 24-24 draw with World Championship finalists Poland as the second stage of the European Championship got underway.

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With results carrying over from the first stage it means the Norwegians take the early lead in Group I with five points (two wins and a draw)

In Group II France take the early advantage as they edged Spain 28-27 in yet another classic.

Group I

Results from 22/01/2008

Slovenia 31-29 Montenegro

Croatia 20-30 Denmark

Poland 24-24 Norway

Standings

Norway 2-0-1

Denmark 2-1

Croatia 2-1

Poland 1-1-1

Slovenia 1-2

Montenegro 0-3

Group II

Results from 22/01/2008

Germany 35-27 Iceland

Spain 27-28 France

Hungary 27-27 Sweden

Standings

France 3-0

Germany 2-1

Hungary 1-1-1

Sweden 1-1-1

Spain 1-2

Iceland 0-3

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