Romania, the main favorite of the European Table Tennis Championship, goes clockwork to the final tournament in Zadar. After two victories in the preliminary group stage, our girls had a close match against Serbia (3-2, in the round of 16), before going wild against Slovakia (3-0) last night.
Bernadette Szocs, maximum concentration at the European Championship. FRTM Facebook photo
The tricolors have qualified for the semi-finals, where they will meet the Netherlands tomorrow (17.00, Antena Play). Bernadette Szocs, Eliza Samara and Andreea Dragoman won their matches, achieving a big victory for Romania. Against Slovakia, the last point of the match was scored by Andreea Dragoman, just like in the previous meeting, in the dramatic victory against Serbia.
“Romania, the #1 women’s favorite, qualified for the semi-finals and once again ensured their presence on the European podium! Tonight, the tricolors advanced with a higher level of play against Slovakia, score 3-0. One by one, Bernadette Szocs, Elizabeta Samara and Andreea Dragoman provided security through a consistent game at the table, and in front of their opponents they had the advantage of strategy, precision and winning shots to enter the European top again”. the representatives of the Federation sent on the Facebook page.
Romania – Slovakia 3-0
Bernadette Szocs – Ema Labosova 3-0 (11-3, 11-7, 11-7)
Elizabeta Samara – Tatiana Kukulkova 3-1 (11-2, 11-9, 10-12, 11-9)
Andreea Dragoman – Barbora Varady 3-0 (11-3, 11-9, 11-7)
In men’s, Romania, number 6 seed, is currently playing against Sweden. Eduard Ionescu, Iulian Chirița, Ovidiu Ionescu, Darius Movileanu and Andrei Istrate are tied, 1-1, with Sweden, a success taking the tricolors to the semi-finals stage.
