A BOLA – Portugal’s bills to reach the European final (Roller Hockey)
The victory of Portugal against Spain (10-9), in the fourth round of the European Roller Hockey Championship, brought the team from the corners still dreaming of a place in the final. Remember that with this new format, as six teams are included in a single group and only the first two will advance towards deciding the title.
At the end of four rounds, France leads with 10 points. Spain and Portugal follow with seven and Italy with five. These four teams still keep alive as their aspirations to reach the final and prepare for one last journey with calculator in hand.
The following clashes are scheduled for the last round: Spain and France will face each other; Portugal will face Andorra; and Italy faces Germany.
So let’s go to the accounts of Renato Garrido’s team, taking into account that the first tie-breaker is the direct confrontation. If three teams are tied (France, Spain and Portugal can all have 10 points) advance for goal difference).
Therefore, Portugal advances to the final if:
– France beat Spain;
– If you score with Andorra and there is a tie in France-Spain;
– If Spain beat France by more than two goals and Portugal also triumph with Andorra.
If Spain beat France by a goal, that duel will be repeated in the final. And if Portugal and Spain lose their respective games and Italy triumph against Germany, it will be the transalpine team who will discuss the goals with the French.