Pressrelease 26
11/20/2006   Av: Bjφrn Persson
Russia won GF World Cup in Denmark. Six of the nations participating in the upcoming Euro 2006 in Sweden played also in the 8-nation tournament GF World Cup in Εrhus, Denmark last week.

Russia (reigning World Champion) became the winner by defeating Romania (not qualified for the Euro 2006 competition) in the final, 29-28 after a thrilling match where they turned a three goal under to a one goal victory during the last ten minutes. Denmark won the bronze medals by defeating Ukraine 24-20 in the 3/4 placement match.

All the tournament results:

 

Group A:

Romania – Poland                  33 – 27          

Denmark – Sweden               33 – 27          

Romania – Sweden                28 – 20          

Denmark –Poland                  28 – 26          

Sweden –Poland                    24 – 23          

Denmark – Romania              24 – 25          

 

Romania                               3  3  0  0  86 – 71   6

Denmark                              3  2  0  1  85 – 77   4

Sweden                                3  1  0  2  71 – 84   2

Poland                                  3  0  0  3  75 – 85   0

 

Group B:

Ukraine – Netherlands            25 – 24          

Russia – Brazil                       38 – 34          

Russia – Netherlands              41 – 32          

Ukraine – Brazil                     39 – 31          

Ukraine – Russia                    27 – 33          

Netherlands – Brazil               31 – 25          

 

Russia                                  3  3  0  0  112 – 103   6

Ukraine                                 3  2  0  1    91 –   88   4

Netherlands                           3  1  0  2    87 –   97   2

Brazil                                    3  0  0  3    91 – 108   0

 

Semifinals:                          Romania – Ukraine                27 – 25          

                                            Denmark – Russia                 28 – 32          

Placement match 3/4:        Denmark – Ukraine                24 - 20

 

Final:                                   Russia – Romania                  29 – 28