The European Championship Qualifier in Krymsk, Russia started on Wednesday with a forfeit by the Belarusian team against the Ukraine. Belarus didn’t show up in time to play the opener of the tournament, which already was re-scheduled for 5pm. Earlier on the day the Ukraine lost to Russia. One day later Belarus finally was on site, but lost both matches against the two favorites.
Results:
Wednesday, July 27:
Ukraine – Belarus 9-0 (forfeit)
Ukraine – Russia 0-7
Thursday, July 28:
Belarus – Ukraine 4-16 (7)
Belarus – Russia 0-5