The first day of the U-16 Women’s Softball European Championship has brought a surprising win of the Serbian team, a few close games and a 27-run offense performed by Russia.

Eight games were scheduled for the first day, and all of them were played despite an evening rain.

GROUP A

The Czech Republic recorded two wins and took the first spot in their round robin group. Germany and Slovakia will play today for the second place in the group A at 11:15 at field 1.

GROUP B

The Netherlands took an important win over Italy, Italy won against Belgium. The Netherlands will face Belgium today at 9:00 at field 2.

GROUP C

Russia didn’t have any troubles with neither Poland or Ukraine and placed first in the group C. Poland and Ukraine will finish the round robin group C today at 9:00 at field 1.

GROUP D

Surprisingly, Serbia scored seven runs against GB, while the team from the United Kingdom only scored five times – the first big surprise of the tournament was born. Great Britain has recorded a close win over France (6-5). Today France can complicate the situation in group D, if they manage to win against Serbia at 11:15 at field 2.