The U16W 1st round of qualifications for the European Championship has started in Sofia, with Turkiye Bulgaria and Montenegro securing convincing victories on the first day.
The tournament opened with a match between Greece and Turiye, where the Greek team was defeated 3:0 (25:22, 25:8, 25:20). Turkey’s standout player was Ecrin Selis Türkyasar, who scored 18 points, while Evelina Gzountelli was the best for Greece with 7 points.
The host team, Bulgaria, dominated Romania, winning 3:0 (26:24, 25:18, 25:20). For Bulgaria, Ana Maria Chomakova, Gabriela Pekova, and Krasimira Garova each contributed 9 points. On the Romanian side, Bianca Gabriel Cucu shone with 17 points.
In the final match of the day, Montenegro secured a 3:0 victory over Serbia (25:21, 25:18, 25:20). Klara Djukc led Montenegro with 15 points, supported by Elena Jovanovic with 11. Serbia’s top scorers were Anđelija Tadić with 15 points and Teodora Zec with 11.
On Tuesday, Turkiye will face Romania, Bulgaria will play Montenegro, and Serbia will take on Greece.
MATCH SCHEDULE:
Sports Hall “Hristo Botev,” Sofia
Thursday, 16th January
Turkiye – Romania (15h)
Bulgaria – Montenegro (17.30h)
Serbia – Greece (20h)