The Estonian men's handball team delivered a commanding performance against Cyprus, securing a victory with a score of 35-13 in the European Championship pre-qualification match held in Tallinn. The Estonians established a strong lead early in the game, with scores of 3-0, 7-1, and 10-2, leading to a halftime score of 16-5. The second half saw Cyprus struggling to regain any momentum, as Estonia extended their advantage to over twenty goals by the end of the match.

Dener Jaanimaa was the standout player for Estonia, contributing seven goals, while David Mamporia and Hendrik Varul each scored five. Cyprus's most effective players, Stefanos Tikkas and Fotios Misailidis, managed only three goals each, highlighting Estonia's dominant defense throughout the match. This significant win came after Estonia had previously defeated Cyprus away from home by four goals, solidifying their place in the next phase of the qualifiers.

Looking ahead, Estonia will face Latvia and Turkey in the upcoming qualification round. Interestingly, the rematch against Cyprus was initially scheduled for January but was postponed due to a traffic incident involving the Cyprus team. This victory not only boosts Estonia's morale but also positions them strongly for the subsequent challenges in their pursuit of European Championship qualification.