In a thrilling finale to the Women’s Euro Cup Qualification Round, four teams emerged victorious, booking their spots in the coveted Group Stage. Panionios GSS, EPlus CN Catalunya, and CN Tenerife Echeyde made the cut, joined by Pallanuoto Trieste, who advanced despite a narrow loss to Rapallo Pallanuoto. Alongside these teams, ZV De Zaan, ANC Glyfada iRepair, III. Keruleti TVE, and Ethnikos OFPF are all set for the main tournament.
Group A
- Grand Nancy (FRA) 4-13 Digi Eger (HUN)
- ANC Glyfada iRepair (GRE) 6-9 Panionios GSS (GRE)
Standings
- ANC Glyfada iRepair 9pts, 2. III. Keruleti TVE 8pts, 3. Panionios GSS 7pts, 4. Digi Eger 6pts, 5. Grand Nancy 0pts
Digi Eger did their job by overpowering Grand Nancy, securing three points and putting pressure on Panionios to win in regular time. Eger’s Natasa Lendvai was unstoppable, scoring seven in their 13-4 victory. Panionios, however, rose to the challenge, defeating ANC Glyfada iRepair with a strong 9-6 performance. Japanese star Yuri Arima shone brightly, leading Panionios to victory and clinching a spot in the Group Stage.
Group B
- EPlus CN Catalunya (GRE) 9-6 Ethnikos OFPF (GRE)
- Spandau 04 (GER) 9-17 ZV De Zaan (NED)
Standings
- ZV De Zaan 12pts, 2. EPlus CN Catalunya 6pts, 3. Ethnikos OFPF 6pts, 4. Hapoel Yoqneam 5pts, 5. Spandau 04 1pt
Catalunya defeated Ethnikos OFPF 9-6 to secure their place. GB’s Kathy Rogers and Toula Falvey were instrumental, helping Catalunya overcome a tight Ethnikos defense. ZV De Zaan extended their unbeaten streak by defeating Spandau 04 with a 17-9 score, led by the impressive scoring of Lieke Rogge, Kila Van Der Veen, and Nerida Drewes.
Group C
- Lille UC (FRA) 11-15 CN Tenerife Echeyde (ESP)
- Pallanuoto Trieste (ITA) 10-11 Rapallo Pallanuoto (ITA)
Standings
- Pallanuoto Trieste 6pts, 2. CN Tenerife Echeyde 6pts, 3. Rapallo Pallanuoto 6pts, 4. Lille UC 0pts
Tenerife Echeyde took down Lille UC 15-11, but they needed Rapallo to fall short against Trieste to advance. In a tense showdown, Rapallo led early, but Trieste’s resilience saw them pull back to finish 10-11, ending Rapallo’s Group Stage hopes. Trieste’s fans and Tenerife’s supporters celebrated the nail-biting conclusion.
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