Spain are the U15 European Champions for the second time in the competition’s short history.
The Spanish defeated Greece 10-4 in the final, to follow up their 2019 gold medal with another at the home of Mladost in the Croatian capital. Spain dominated the second period and made advantage 2-4 which grew until the end of the match 4-10.
In the match for third place, the reigning champions Hungary took victory against Italy 14-8. As the match progressed into the middle periods, the Hungarian team faced off against Italy in the battle for third place. The Hungarians showcased their strength and tactical superiority, creating a crucial difference of 11-5 during this phase of the game. The teams exchanged goals, with each side scoring two in the final period. Hungary’s earlier advantage proved insurmountable for Italy, resulting in a final score of 14-8.
A big third quarter from the Netherlands ensured their victory over the hosts, Croatia, with a final score of 15-13. The Croatians have now finished 6th in the last three U15 European Championships. Four unanswered goals in the last quarter helped Germany defeat Serbia 13-9, securing 7th place.
Israel kept Turkiye scoreless in the last eight minutes of their contest, resulting in a well-deserved 9-4 victory and 9th place, while 10th place remains a great achievement for the Turks. Teodora Diaconu’s impressive performance of ten goals, including 5 penalties, led Romania to a 15-13 victory over Czechia.
A confident final day win for the Republic of Ireland over Ukraine ensured their 13th place finish.
Final day, Women’s European U15 Championship
Final
Greece 4-10 Spain (1-1, 1-3, 0-4, 2-2)
3rd place
Hungary 14-8 Italy (3-3, 4-1, 4-1, 3-3)
5th place
Croatia 13-15 Netherlands (4-4, 3-2, 3-6, 3-3)
7th place
Germany 13-9 Serbia (2-4, 3-3, 4-2, 4-0)
9th place
Israel 9-4 Turkey (2-1, 1-2, 3-1, 3-0)
11th place
Czechia 13-15 Romania (0-3, 3-3, 6-5, 4-4)
13th place
Ireland 13-9 Ukraine (3-2, 0-2, 3-3, 7-2)
Final Standings
- Spain
- Greece
- Hungary
- Italy
- Netherlands
- Croatia
- Germany
- Serbia
- Israel
- Turkiye
- Czechia
- Romania
- Ireland
- Slovakia
- Ukraine
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