The group stage of the International Handball Federation (IHF) Cup, held in Prishtina, Kosovo, between the U-19 youth and U-21 teams, has concluded. The Uzbekistan U-21 and U-19 national teams successfully participated in the competition and advanced to the semifinals.
U-21: Uzbekistan – Rwanda
The U-21 national team faced Rwanda in Group "B". In the first half, the representatives of East Africa had the upper hand, with a score of 18:20. In the second half, the Rwanda team maintained their initiative, and as a result, the match ended with a score of 40:32 in their favor.
Thus, the Uzbekistan U-21 national team secured second place in the group and advanced to the semifinals. Now our compatriots will compete against the leader of Group "A", Bulgaria, for a place in the final.
U-19: Uzbekistan – USA
The U-19 youth team faced the USA team in Group "B". In a tense clash to determine the first place in the group, both teams fought evenly. The first half ended with a score of 15:15, while in the second half, the Uzbek youth won by a single point, finishing with a score of 33:32.
This result brought our U-19 national team to the semifinals. Now our young handball players will compete against the Nigeria team for a place in the final.
Qualification and final matches
According to the organizers, the semifinals, third-place matches, and final games will take place on March 15-16. The winning teams in both age categories will have the right to participate in this year's World Championship.
The success of Uzbekistan's national teams is an important milestone for our country's handball. We wish our compatriots good luck in the semifinals!
