Serbia edge Scotland 15–14 with Golden Goal in Group Phase 2 finale
IKF European Korfball Championship 2026 | Group Phase 2 | 21 October 2026
Serbia claimed a dramatic 15–14 victory over Scotland in their final match of the second group phase at the IKF European Korfball Championship 2026. The contest went to a Golden Goal, with Nemanja Stojevic converting a running-in effort in the 43rd minute to secure the win after the sides had finished level at 14–14 at the end of regular time.
The match was closely fought throughout, with both teams trading goals across the four quarters. Nikola Perkovic led Serbia’s scoring with four goals, while Nemanja Stojevic finished with three. For Scotland, Jennifer Devlin, Matthew McHugh and Ross Acklam each scored three. Scotland’s attack relied heavily on medium-range shooting, while Serbia found success from a mixture of medium, near-range and running-in goals. The result keeps both sides in contention as they move into the classification matches for places 9 to 16.
With the top ten finishers at the championship securing automatic qualification for the IKF World Korfball Championship 2027 in the Netherlands, the remaining games carry major importance for both teams. Serbia will look to build on this Golden Goal victory and push for a top-ten finish, while Scotland will aim to respond quickly and improve their ranking in the places 9–16 matches.
Both sides remain focused on maximising their final positions as the European championship enters its decisive classification phase, where places 9 and 10 offer a direct route to next year’s World Championship.
