The absence of the Junior Women’s National Team destroyed Switzerland – They conceded only 1 point in the first period!

THE Young Women’s National will claim 9th place in European U20 (Division B) held in Sofia after their 71-47 victory over them Switzerland with both teams entering the pitch decimated after the dozens of cases of gastroenteritis that have hit all the expeditions in this competition.

With only six combative players the Young Women’s National she tried her best, while rival Switzerland went down with 8 gymnasts in the game.

He was out of the game for the National Team Mantzou, Stefanaki, Koumantsiotou, Papadaki, Papazoglouwhile Sophia Kelemeni she was not able to help significantly, as she was particularly distressed and entered the last two minutes of the match. At the beginning of the second half, Xenitopoulou was also lost, she showed symptoms of gastroenteritis and could not continue.

For quite a long time in the second half the Young Women’s National he had a high-five on the floor alone making a commendable effort under particularly adverse conditions.

Despite the serious problems, our representative group entered the match very strongly and with the defense as a weapon escaped with 24-0 (9′) having dominated the floor.

With the Grigoropoulou and Cooper H Hellas continued to hold the lead (32-9, 16′) when there was no possibility to make changes in order for some gymnasts to catch their breath.

THE Young Women’s National was better reaching the difference to 27 points (54-27, 25’22”) to close the third quarter in front with 56-37.

Having the reins of the race, Hellas maintained the difference in the last quarter and playing only with highs took the victory with 71-47 against Switzerland.

Referees: Jovovic (Croatia), Povorozniuk (Ukraine), Torok (Hungary)

Ten minutes: 24-1, 42-21, 56-37, 71-47

Greece (Deli): Alexia 8, Xenitopoulou 6, Grigoropoulou 28(3), Kelemeni, Tsami 4, Tabakou 6, Cooper 19(1).