Congratulations to the new 2016 IKF Europa Cup korfball champion: Dutch champion, PKC/SWK Groep.
After a great championship and 3/3 victories, the 1st over the German SG Pegasus (44-13) and the 2nd against the Czech Brno KK (15-40), the Dutch defeated 31-21 its most dangerous rival in the final: the Belgium champion Boeckenberg KC.
The crowd inside the Gabányi László Sportshall in Budapest enjoyed a fantastic 1st half were none of both teams clearly leaded the game. The 16-12 score by the Dutch with 0,6 second to go before the end of the first 25 minutes and the 17-12 within 10 seconds after the start of the 2nd half was a big blow in the Boeckenberg ambitions. In the 2nd half the Dutch were able to open the gap in the scoreboard, arriving at the end of the game with a comfortable and definitive 31-21.
Congratulations again to PKC/SWK Groep players and staff for an excellent tournament, and enjoy the well deserved 50th Alfons Janssens IKF Europa Cup. The 8th IKF Europa Cup for PKC in the history of this event; they are the most successful club team in the IKF history.
Some images of the final against Boeckenberg KC:
Photos by (c) Marco Spelten (www.Facebook.com/ActiefotografieNL)
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Last day of tournament in Budapest, in which the dutch PKC/SWKGroep has become the new IKF EUROPA CUP champions, after beating the belgian Boeckenberg KC by 31-21 in an incredible and exciting match. The bronze medal was achieved by the portuguese NC Benfica, after beating 22-14 the czech Brno KK. These are the rest of today’s final scores (Saturday, 16th January, 2016):
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The 50th IKF Europa Cup started with four matches and the opening ceremony.
The 1st goal in the 1st match was scored in the 1st minute by Hilal Karas from the Turkish champion Marmara University Sport Club. The match against the French champion, FJEP Bonson, was close till minute 45 when Marmara took a five point lead. The end result was 19-13 in favour of Marmara.
In the 2nd match the Polish champion, UKK WUM Warsawa, met the English champion, Trojans. The Polish team took a fast 1-4 lead but at 5-5 the English team repaired the gap. The scoring was high. After 7 minutes the scoreboard showed 6-5. At half time, after 25 minutes, 33 goals were scored (23-10 in favor of Trojans). In the 2nd half another 32 goals were scored and the English showed their commitment. The end result was 42-23.
Match 3 brought CK Vallparadis, Catalonia against 1908 SZAC Budapest – playing out of competition, as replacement after the late withdrawal of he Russian team – in the field. Vallparadis took the lead and extended the lead till 14-7 at half time. In minute 33 the score was 16-9 and fully unexpected 14 minutes later the score was 17-16; with 3 minutes to go! In the last 3 minutes the Catalan team managed to secure the win; 19-17.
After the opening ceremony the Hungarian champion, Szentendre, and the German champion, Pegasus, competed. It was a close match most of the 2 * 25 minutes. Both teams were in the lead and the spectators saw good level of play. At half time the score was 9-10 in favour of Pegasus. The Germans took after 10-10 the lead and were during the remainder of the second half at the good side of the scoring. At the final whistle Pegasus won by 4; 17-21. The referee was Paul Jeanes (ENG). This IKF Europa Cup is his final international event as referee.
These are the final results of today’s matches in the 50th IKF Europa Cup 2016:
Day 2 Game Schedule (Thursday, 14th January, 2016)
Direct links to follow and watch in live streaming all Day 2 matches:
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