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11 February – Women’s Preliminary Round
Day 3 of the Women’s Preliminary Round brought a mix of dominant performances and a dramatic one-goal finish, shaping the early balance in both groups.
Group B: Control and Consistency
Croatia 24–15 Greece
Croatia set the tone early and maintained control throughout. With structured defense and steady scoring across all periods (9:5, 8:4, 7:6), they secured a comfortable nine-goal victory.
Slovakia 29–16 Italy
Slovakia produced one of the most convincing performances of the day. After a competitive opening, they progressively increased the margin, finishing with a commanding 13-goal win. Defensive solidity and efficient transition play proved decisive.
Slovenia 17–15 North Macedonia
The closest match in Group B saw Slovenia edge North Macedonia in a tightly contested encounter. Momentum shifted during the middle phase, but Slovenia’s stronger finish ensured a narrow two-goal victory.
Group A: Power and Precision
Spain 30–8 Bulgaria
Spain delivered the most dominant display of the day. Aggressive defense and rapid offensive execution allowed them to build an early advantage and extend it without interruption. The 22-goal margin reflects their clear superiority in this fixture.
Romania 31–20 Montenegro
Romania combined disciplined defense with consistent scoring output. After establishing control in the opening phase, they maintained intensity to close out a convincing 11-goal win.
Türkiye 22–21 Kosovo
The final match of the day provided the most drama. Türkiye secured a narrow one-goal victory in a balanced and competitive contest. Both sides remained close throughout, but Türkiye’s composure in the closing moments proved decisive.
Day Overview
- Largest margin: Spain (+22)
- Most competitive match: Türkiye vs Kosovo (22–21)
- Strongest overall impressions: Spain, Romania, Slovakia
Day 3 clarified early group dynamics, with several teams reinforcing their ambitions, while others will look to regroup ahead of the next round.
