Young Dolphins from first place go to the quarterfinals of the European Championship

The junior team of Serbia finished in first place at the competition in Group B of the European Championship for 19-year-olds in Burgas with a maximum of nine points.

Miloš Korolija's team convincingly beat Germany 10:4 (3:1, 1:1, 2:1, 4:1) in the third round.

By taking first place in the group, our team secured a free day and direct placement in the quarterfinals. Serbia's next rival on Thursday will be the winner of the play-off duel in which the Netherlands, winner of Group C, and Montenegro, which took fourth place in Group B, will meet without a point.

The Germans, led by Nebojša Novoselac as a coach, never took the lead and never equalized. However, they resisted our team until the middle of the third quarter. In the 20th minute, Serbia led with 4:3, but by the end of this section, our team went to 6:3. In the last eight minutes, Serbia continued to play excellent defense, the attack worked again and a sure triumph was recorded.

The following players participated in the victory over Germany: Dimković, Bodiroga, Gajić, Dončić, Ilić, Gladović 4, Antic 1, Đokanović 1, Danković, Jauković 1, Krstić 1, Novaković 2, Savić.

Nebojša Obradović's Turkey lost to the Netherlands in the duel for the top position in Group C (9:16), so they enter the playoffs from second place.

European Championship for 19-year-olds, Burgas, third round

Group A: Croatia - Montenegro 8:7, Spain - Hungary tonight. Placing: 1. Hungary (match less) 6, 2. Croatia 6, 3. Spain (match less) 3, 4. Montenegro 0.

Group B: Greece - Italy 12:10, Germany - Serbia 4:10. Placing: 1. Serbia 9, 2. Greece 6, 3. Germany 3, 4. Italy 0.

Group C: France - Malta 15:11, Netherlands - Turkey 16:9. Placing: 1. Netherlands 9, 2. Turkey 6, 3. France 3, 4. Malta 0.

Group D: Slovenia - Czech Republic 16:14, Romania - Bulgaria tonight. Ranking: 1. Romania 6, 2. Bulgaria 6, 3. Slovenia 3, 4. Czech Republic 0.