Delight after breakthrough British handball victory

AFTER four long years and numerous near misses, Great Britain's men's handball team have won their first ever match against European opposition.

HAPPY MEN: British head coach Dragan Djukic and captain Ciaran Williams (right) were delighted with a breakthrough win over Belgium

Head Coach Dragan Djukic was rightly beaming after his side battled to come from behind to narrowly beat Belgium 26-24 in Brussels.

It was a major boost on the eve of the qualifying tournament for the European Championships in 2012, which will see Great Britain take on Cyprus, Estonia and Bulgaria at Crystal Palace next month.

"I can't tell you how amazing it feels, there were a few wet eyes after the game and rightly so," said captain Ciaran Williams. 

"Our time is coming, and soon everyone will see it."