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 B, Lithuania beat Hungary with 19-18. Austria won against Hungary 21-13. Finally, Lithuania pulled out a 21-15 victory over Austria. Lithuania 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 B, France pulled out a 20-15 victory over Switzerland. Switzerland won against Romania with 18-12. Finally, France beat Romania with 19-9. France 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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