Girls
DAY 4: We have our finalists!
8. 8. 2026
The knockout stage began, and you could feel the pressure in the Sports Hall Slovenj Gradec. Only the best of the best advanced, pushing the teams to show what they are made of. After giving it their all on the court, a pool party was a well-deserved reward. Foto: KZS/Blaž Lenček

The morning was reserved for the classification games for fifth through eighth place. First to play were Slovenia and Romania. Romania, searching for their first win, opened the game with confidence and took the lead, going into halftime with a 30:22 advantage. But Slovenia did not give up. At the beginning of the fourth quarter, they went on a six-point run, and with an attractive three-pointer, the difference was only one point (40:41). Slovenian fans were on their feet. Romania answered with another three-pointer, putting them six points ahead. Both teams were fighting like wolves, but in the end, Romania was more focused and recorded their first win, 56:46. The most efficient player was Sofia Palko, who recorded 10 points, four rebounds, and three assists for an efficiency rating of 18.

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ŠD Slovenj Gradec
Slovenia
Romania

The first quarter was very even, but in the second, Croatia decided it was their game. Scoring 26 points while allowing only three, they took a commanding 42:18 lead into halftime. After the break, Bosnia and Herzegovina stepped up and won the third quarter, but the deficit was too big to overcome. Croatia secured their second win of the day with a convincing 82:58 victory. The most efficient player was Mia Grgurević, who recorded six points, 15 rebounds, and three assists for an efficiency rating of 20.

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ŠD Slovenj Gradec
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Croatia
SEMI-FINALS

The afternoon was time for the semi-finals. The first game for a place in the final was between Slovakia and Bulgaria. Both teams knew that it was time to give it their all—the final was just one step away. The game was extremely tight, with Slovakia taking a narrow two-point lead into halftime (25:23). Bulgaria, backed by some loud and enthusiastic fans in the stands, fought hard and took the lead three minutes before the end of the third quarter (35:30). They remained organized and focused on securing the win. The final buzzer confirmed a 55:43 victory for Bulgaria. The most efficient player was Siyana Georgieva, who recorded 15 points, 17 rebounds, and four assists for an efficiency rating of 30.

Kristina Bozova and Siyana Georgieva, Bulgaria players:
“We played really good defence and offence, and we are ready for the final!”
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ŠD Slovenj Gradec
Slovakia
Bulgaria

The second semi-final was also dramatic, with the teams staying close on the scoreboard throughout. Poland opened the game better, taking a 17:15 lead, but Hungary took over in the second quarter and moved ahead. Poland regained the lead with two minutes left before halftime, but the teams were level again at the break (33:33). The drama continued after halftime, with Poland holding a small lead. They stayed focused as the score remained extremely close, making the final minute crucial. They had just one goal, to beat last year’s winners and advance to the final. And they did it. With a 65:59 victory, Poland became the second finalist. The most efficient player was Milena Świerkot, who recorded 12 points and nine rebounds for an efficiency rating of 18.

Natalia Ławicka, Poland player:
“I think it’s great how we all played as a team. I’m really happy that we all played so well. I’m very excited to see what happens next.”
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ŠD Slovenj Gradec
Poland
Hungary
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