Exciting Decisions on day three of the Women's Fistball World Championship: Germany and Brazil in the Final!
- 9 November 2024
On the third day of the IFA Women's Fistball World Championship in Montecarlo, Argentina, Germany and Brazil secured their spots in the grand final. Germany achieved a commanding 3-0 victory over Austria in the semifinal, showcasing their outstanding form. As reigning champions and record titleholders, the German team is now aiming for their eighth world championship title.
In the second semifinal, Brazil delivered a thrilling showdown against Switzerland, captivating the numerous fans in attendance. After a suspenseful match, Brazil emerged victorious with a 3-1 win. Switzerland, down 0-2 after the first two sets (8:11, 14:15), mounted a comeback and took the third set 11:6. However, Brazil rallied in the fourth set, narrowly securing it 13:11 and booking their place in the final.
Beyond the semifinals, the battle for other placements continues. Argentina and Chile will face each other tomorrow in the match for fifth place, having both lost in the quarterfinals to Switzerland and Austria. The contest for seventh place between Namibia and New Zealand also promises excitement, as the winner of this match will qualify for the World Games 2025 in Chengdu, China.
In the placement rounds, the USA, Australia, and Colombia are competing for the 9th to 11th positions. For these teams, the matches offer a chance for improved standings and valuable international experience.
Sunday’s final program kicks off at 10 a.m. with the placement matches. At 2:30 p.m., Switzerland and Austria will compete for the bronze medal, followed by the grand final between Germany and Brazil at 4:45 p.m. This will be the first time the two powerhouse teams have met in a Women’s World Championship final since 2016. Germany won that match 4-2 and has remained the reigning champion ever since.
With the championship trophy within reach and a motivated Brazilian team eager to claim their second title, the final day promises a thrilling highlight of world-class fistball.
All matches will be broadcasted live on fistball.tv
All matches will be broadcasted live on www.fistball.tv. The Matches of team Germany are transmitted on German territory by SWR exclusevly. The will be streamed via www.swr.de/sport.
