Olympic champions Russian and European champions France drew 28-28 as both remain on course to reach the European Women’s Handball Championship semi-finals.
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In a rematch of the 2018 final, Russia led for most of the game but fell behind late on and needed a last-minute equaliser to escape with a point.
Olga Fomina scored with only six seconds remaining to draw Russia level, and end France’s run of seven straight European Championship victories.
It was only Fomina’s second shot of the match, but she scored both.
The result means both teams have seven points from four games in Group 1, with Russia top on goal difference.
Points won in the initial group stage against sides who also advanced are carried over.
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Group 1 is being played in Herning, and hosts Denmark are now third following a 24-22 win over Sweden.
Mette Tranborg’s six goals helped the Danes outscored their opponents in each half.
Denmark are three points behind Russia and France with a game in hand, and as the Danes still have to play Russia, their fate is in their own hands.
Sweden cannot reach the semi-finals.
Attention will turn to Group 2 in Kolding tomorrow, as Germany face Hungary and Norway meet Croatia in a clash of two teams with 100 per cent records.
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