Moldova is IHF Trophy Winner

Moldova won IHF Trophy

Moldova became IHF cup European zone winner. They beat Kosovo in final 30-28. Georgia defeat Britain for 3rd place game 40-27. Winner will play on Intercontinental final in 2017.

Britain has fighted first half 16-18, but after the break difference became more. Only interesting thing was who will become top scorer of Tournament, Khazein Rustamov or Teimuraz Orjonikidze. Finally Rustamov got award.

Moldova and Kosovo played draw in first day of tournament 27-27. In final Moldova take a lead with help of Back Court players and Pivot, Untu, Ivanchenco, Dodica and Bodrug, also with awesome performance from goalkeeper Saharnean. They won half by 16-11. In second half Kosovo decreased difference to 3 points twice, but untill the 4 minutes to end winner has knowned, 30-25. In very end of the game Kosovo made to decrease difference, but it wasn’t enough.

Best Players: GK Ion Saharnean (MDA) LW Khazein Rustamov (GEO) LB Teimuraz Orjonikidze (GEO) CB Valentin Ivancenco (MDA) RB Roman Dodica (MDA) RW Drenit Tahirukai (KOS) P Luigj Quni (KOS) Best Defensive Player Jordan Price (GBR) Top Scorer Khazein Rustamov (Geo, 39 goals) MVP of Tournament Valentin Ivancenco (MDA)

2016-17 Men’s IHF Trophy, U 20, European Zone. Kutaisi Sport Palace, Georgia November 8-13
November 13
Bronze Medal Match. Georgia – Great Britain 40-27
Final. Moldova – Kosovo 30-28
MLD: Saharnean, Jucov – Untu 9, Dodica 7, Ivancenco 5, Bordug 4, Ilcovici-Hodos 4, Bideac 1, Gornostaev, Iurcu, Bulgar, Ermuratti, Slagoda, Turkan
KOS: Berisha, Luzha – Tahirukaj 9, Quni 6, Muqolli 5, Avdulli 3, Zhafolli 2, Gjuka 2, Haziri 1, Gubetini, Mustafa, Ramadani, Egzon, Basholli
REF: Hollis, Le Mon (GBR), TD Posavec (CRO), IHF Representative Bojic-Cacic
Ranking. 1. Moldova 2. Kosovo 3. Georgia 4. Great Britain 5. Malta 6. Armenia 7. Albania
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November 8

Albania-Georgia 10-55
Armenia – Great Britain 14-33
Moldova – Kosovo 27-27
November 9
Malta – Moldova 15-48
Great Britain – Albania 47-12
Georgia – Armenia 47-8
November 10
Kosovo – Malta 52-18
Georgia – Creat Britain 32-16
Albania – Armenia 21-32
Group A: Georgia 6 (+100), Great Britain 4 (+38), Armenia 2 (-47), Albania 0 (-91),
Group B: Kosovo 3 (+34), Moldova (+33) (1), Malta 0 (-67)
November 12
5-6 Placement Match Armenia- Malta 19-27, 7. Albania
SemifInal Georgia-Moldova 24-33
Semifinal Kosovo-Great Britain 32-22