Day 4 of the World Wheelchair European Championship’s at the Principality stadium – During the first match, we saw the pressure start to kick in during a fierce competition between Netherlands and Israel. Half-time showed a tight score of 28- 20 to Israel, leaving the gap at only 2 points difference. Both teams were feeling the pressure but more determined to win then ever, however Netherlands managed to keep their point lead winning with a final score of 63- 36.
The second match saw the battle between a strong Switzerland side and a pumped up Czech Republic side. The floor was on fire during this game, as the players were shredding up their wheels to win the points, leaving Switzerland with 57 points and Czech Republic with 34 points at the final whistle.
Game three- Semi-Final 1 saw the intense clash between Great Britain and Germany, whereby Germany fought hard to beat the undisputed Great British legends. Both teams were fired up and ready to go to win this match for the finals tomorrow, leaving with scores of 28 Great Britain and 23 points Germany at half time. Overall, Great Britain won the match with a total point score of 56 to 42 Germany. Germany have made their way through the competition, securing a place in the Bronze Medal Match, as well as Great Britain moving on to the Final for the Gold Medal against France.
Then showed Semi Final 2, the almighty clash between France and Denmark. The much anticipated clash between two legendary teams, including defending champions France. France and Denmark were equally matched at half time, as they managed to score 32 points by France and 28 points by Denmark. As the game commenced into the second half, we saw France take the lead and leave the points scored at 60 – 49 points Denmark. We will be fortunate enough to see Great Britain vs France meet in the finals tomorrow. Leaving Germany vs Denmark in the Bronze Medal match game.
The last match saw a strong fought battle between Israel and Czech Republic. Tension and determination were high between both teams. At half time, Israel led with a 10 point difference, with a score of 28-18. After consistent points being scored throughout, Israel maintained their leading ways, leaving the final score at 52-38 to Israel!
Day 4 Results
Match 13: Netherlands 63 V Israel 36.
Match 14: Switzerland 57 v Czech Republic 39
Match 15: Semi-Final 1- Germany 42 V Great Britain 56
Match 16: Semi- Final 2- France 60 V Denmark 49
Match 17: Israel 52 up v Czech Republic 38
Day four Schedule- Sunday 7th May
Match 18: NED V SUI – 09:00
Wheelchair Rugby Judgement Day – Dragon’s V Ospreys
Match 19: Bronze Medal Match- GER v DEN- 12:00
Match 20: Final- GBR v FRA – 15:00
Medal Ceremony – 16:30
WHERE TO WATCH:
www.worldwheelchair.rugby/news/2023-wwr-european-championship-live