Europe : The ETTU Europe Cup Men knockout phase kicked off on January 13 with exciting first-leg encounters that set the stage for dramatic return matches across the continent.
In Spain, SF SKK El Nino Praha produced a statement performance with a convincing 3–0 away win over Enoli Borges Vall. Tomas Konecny led the charge with a straight-games victory and reflected on the team’s display: “I started very well … playing consistently with good intensity,” helping Praha take a strong lead into the second leg. David Reitspies also battled through a tight five-game match before Yevhen Pryshchepa sealed the sweep.
Slovakia witnessed STK Vyhne overturn an early deficit against Dojlidy Białystok, securing a 3–1 win at home. After dropping the opening match, Vyhne’s Adam Klajber and Filip Szymanski delivered crucial success in straight games, and Boguslaw Koszyk’s late victory ensured the hosts grabbed the upper hand.
Meanwhile in Italy, ASD Marcozzi Cagliari edged out Real Club Cajasur Priego TM in a thrilling 3–2 contest. The tie saw momentum swing back and forth, but Carlo Rossi’s decisive straight-games win in the final match clinched the first-leg advantage for Cagliari.
These results put the three clubs in promising positions heading into the second leg of this prestigious European club competition, where they will look to convert their leads into quarter-final spots.
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