Saturday 16 June 2018

European Championships 2018, Ostend, Women's Teams, Final Result

Close but no Cigar !


With just a few boards to play, we had moved up into serious contention for a bronze medal.





We watched the results come in with great excitement.   Our match against Turkey finished and we had won by 67 IMPs to 27.   We were waiting for two results.   If Estonia could make 3NT on the last board aganst Norway, and the Icelandic EW pair could go plus against Denmark, we would win the bronze medal.

Unfortunately, Denmark made 3NT and the Norwegian EW went plus - we finished fifth !

For the first time in many years, we have failed to win a medal but at least we have qualified for the Venice Cup next year.

The Final Standings

1   POLAND 313.92
2   SWEDEN 300.03
3   NORWAY 275.10
4   DENMARK 273.24
5   ENGLAND 272.54
6   NETHERLANDS 266.08
7   SCOTLAND 263.68
8   FRANCE 257.75
9   RUSSIA 247.17
10   ESTONIA 241.64
11   PORTUGAL 229.29
12   ITALY 227.18
13   TURKEY 217.33
14   ISRAEL 216.49
15   BELGIUM 212.69
16   SPAIN 202.85
17   GERMANY 200.21
18   HUNGARY 197.68
19   SERBIA 191.80
20   GREECE 189.05
21   ICELAND 184.76
22   FINLAND 182.68
23   IRELAND 170.84


We have enjoyed the tournament, a great experience and we are looking forward to Sanya next year!

Over and out,

Derek :)


2 comments:

  1. Congrats to all the England teams for well fought campaigns. All 3 teams qualifying for the Worlds must be cause for celebration!

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    1. thank you Steve,

      yes it is fabulous to have 3 teams,

      Derek :)

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