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Women’s Preliminary Round
Day 4 brought decisive group clashes and further clarification in the standings, with several tightly contested matches and one dominant closing performance.
Group B
Croatia 23–17 Slovakia
Croatia delivered a composed and structured performance to secure a six-goal victory. After building control in the opening phases (8:8, 6:6, 9:3), they closed the match with greater defensive intensity and efficiency in transition.
North Macedonia 24–19 Greece
North Macedonia produced a balanced display, gradually extending their advantage across all segments. Consistent attacking output and disciplined defense ensured a controlled five-goal win.
Slovenia 21–19 Italy
A competitive encounter saw Slovenia edge Italy in a close contest. Momentum shifted during the middle phase, but Slovenia maintained composure in the decisive moments to secure a two-goal victory.
Group A
Spain 26–24 Romania
One of the standout matches of the day. Spain managed to contain Romania’s offensive rhythm and capitalized on key defensive stops late in the game. The narrow two-goal margin reflects the evenly matched battle.
Türkiye 28–26 Bulgaria
Türkiye held off a determined Bulgarian side in a high-scoring contest. Bulgaria remained within reach throughout, but Türkiye’s consistency in the final stretch proved decisive.
Montenegro 26–10 Kosovo
Montenegro closed the day with the most dominant performance. A strong defensive structure limited Kosovo’s scoring opportunities, while Montenegro’s controlled attack steadily increased the margin to a commanding 16-goal victory.
Day Overview
- Most competitive match: Spain vs Romania (26–24)
- Strong defensive performance: Montenegro (conceded 10 goals)
- Key Group B momentum: Croatia and Slovenia
With the preliminary round entering its decisive phase, margins are narrowing in some groups while others are beginning to show clear separation.
