Should they wish to win their fifth European title, The U17 women will have to find a way past Italy, the Czech Republic and Spain. Anouschka Bernhard’s side have been drawn in Group B, and will start their campaign on May 4th against defending champions Spain, Italy and the Czech Republic.
"An interesting, but difficult group," was the reaction of Anouschka Bernhard following the draw in Minsk’s Victoria Hotel. "It will be very evenly-matched, as there certainly aren’t any easy games. We face old rivals Spain, and Italy and the Czech Republic will pose different challenges. We will prepare well, and go into the tournament with belief."
World Cup tickets for the top three
The top two teams from the groups will proceed to the final round on the 13th May, the culmination of which will take place in the Baryssau-Arena on May 16th. The best three teams from the EUROs (the two finalists and the winner of the third-place playoff) will automatically book their place in the U17 World Cup, due to take place from the 30th September to 21st October in Jordan.
The groups
Group A: Belarus, Serbia, England, Norway
Group B: Italy, Czech Republic, Germany, Spain
Should they wish to win their fifth European title, The U17 women will have to find a way past Italy, the Czech Republic and Spain. Anouschka Bernhard’s side have been drawn in Group B, and will start their campaign on May 4th against defending champions Spain, Italy and the Czech Republic.
"An interesting, but difficult group," was the reaction of Anouschka Bernhard following the draw in Minsk’s Victoria Hotel. "It will be very evenly-matched, as there certainly aren’t any easy games. We face old rivals Spain, and Italy and the Czech Republic will pose different challenges. We will prepare well, and go into the tournament with belief."
World Cup tickets for the top three
The top two teams from the groups will proceed to the final round on the 13th May, the culmination of which will take place in the Baryssau-Arena on May 16th. The best three teams from the EUROs (the two finalists and the winner of the third-place playoff) will automatically book their place in the U17 World Cup, due to take place from the 30th September to 21st October in Jordan.
The groups
Group A: Belarus, Serbia, England, Norway
Group B: Italy, Czech Republic, Germany, Spain
