Jordan registered a prestigious victoryagainst Spain in their attempt to qualify to the next round from Group C, on Day 1 of the Beach Handball World Championships.

Despite easily losing the first set to the Iberians, the Jordanians tied the match andthey scored in all their shots,but one by Ja'ara, in the shoot-out.

The sets: 28:18, 12:20, 6:8

Spain: Montero 4, Matas 10, Bartres 16, Torrecilla 10, Romero 2, Perujo, Martinez 2, Morte 2, Vallejo, Alfaro

Jordan: Asha 6, Hamamreh, Ab. Ananzeh 8, A. Ananzeh, Alabdallah, Al-Hmood 10, Al-Otabi 10, Ja'ara 10, Hammour, Aburumman 2

Referees: Ortega - Aular (Venezuela) S:1-2

Quotes

JuanAntonio Vasquez (Spain – Coach)

"A disappointing and unexpected defeat for us.Now we have to win our next two games, one of which is against Greece, which has the home advantage and it will be hard to beat them".

HosamAsha(Jordan - Player)

"We are very happy with our victory against a traditionalpowerhouse. We worked hard on the court to make this happen. We are proud to represent our country. Now we must move on and look at the next game against the hosts, who are playing in front of their own supporters".