News & Events in Belarus

Following the 2-3 defeat from Poles in the semifinal, the Belarusians found strength for one more interesting game. Rita Batura opened the score on the 3^rd minute of the game. Krestina Popkova extended the advantage to 2-0. Germany, many-time European medalists and champions, tied up late in the first half – 2-2. Germany even took the lead in the second half 4-3. However, Rita Batura, Anastasia Syroyezhko and Krestina Popkova held off the rivals bringing a 6-5 win to their team.

The Netherlands clinched the European champion title routing Poland 6-2 in the final.

The Minsk Sport Arena also hosted Relegation Pool C games in which Ukraine, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Austria played in a draw (3-3).

Pool C standings: Ukraine – 7 points (3 games played), Czech Republic – 4 (3), Austria – 2 (3), Belgium – 2 (3).

The 2016 EuroHockey Indoor Championships final standings are as follows:

1. Netherlands;

2. Poland;

3. Belarus;

4. Germany;

5. Ukraine;

6. Czech Republic;

7. Austria;

8. Belgium.

Following the continental forum six teams will earn the right for the 2018 Women’s Hockey World Cup in Rosario, Argentina.