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The first day of the Europe Cup is behind us

Long-anticipated Europe Cup 2022 in Austria has finally kicked off. The first day of the Europe Cup passed in a fantastic atmosphere and great games were played. We have watched twelve fixtures on Friday in pools B and D in both men’s and women’s categories.

In the men’s category, we have witnessed interesting clashes.

In group BLithuania beat Hungary with 19-18 Austria won against Hungary 21-13. Finally, Lithuania pulled out a 21-15 victory over AustriaLithuania is first –placed team and Austria is the second-placed team in the pool. They progressed to the quarterfinals.

Group D was equally exciting. Belgium defeated Azerbaijan with 14-13. Netherland won against Azerbaijan with 22-6.  Netherland beat Belgium with 21-17. As expected before the tournament, Netherland and Belgium qualified for the elimination stage.

Here is the full game between Netherland and Belgium:

Saturday is the day for fixtures in the remaining A and C groups in the men’s part of the draw.

Clashes in groups B and D in the women’s part of the competition provided us with a lot of entertainment.

France came into the tournament as the current world champion. In group BFrance pulled out a 20-15 victory over Switzerland. Switzerland won against Romania with 18-12. Finally, France beat Romania with 19-9France and Switzerland qualified for the final 8.

Group D cheered up fans additionally with its quality. Poland won against Cyprus with 22-8. Lithuania beat Cyprus with 22-15.  Poland pulled out a 21-16 victory over Lithuania. Poland was first-placed and Lithuania was a second-placed team in group D. They are also members of the best 8 in the competition.

You can watch the full fixture between Poland and Lithuania here:

Games from groups A and C are scheduled to be played on Saturday also in the ladies’ draw.

Quarterfinals, semifinals, and final games are set to be played on Sunday.

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Marjan Nikolic

Passionate sports guy, coming from the eastern Europe where best basketball is played (yeah, I know you will not agree!). Dynamic 3x3 basket has special place in my heart.

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