Austrian U18 fistballers triumph at World Cup in Chile

04. November 2024

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In an outstanding competition in Chile, the Austrian U18 women fistball team, which also includes Livia Sternbauer from FBV Grieskirchen, won the world championship title. The team prevailed with an impressive 3-0 win in the final against the defending champions from Germany. "I am incredibly proud of all players. Your calm and concentration in the final were remarkable," said team boss Katharina Lackinger.

With this victory, the U18 women's team secures the third world championship title as part of their age group. They had previously triumphed in Namibia in 2009 and in 2012 in Colombia. The course of the tournament was a sign for success: not a single game was lost. In the preliminary round, the team defeated Switzerland (3: 1) and Brazil (3: 1).

record-breaking performance of the U18 women

The Austrian team showed outstanding achievements over the entire course of the championship. The preliminary round games were successful, including an exciting match against Germany, which was won 3-2. They also defeated Brazil 3-0 in the semifinals before they met the German team in the final. "Every player has contributed to this, and the team has performed strongly at crucial moments," continued Lackinger.

The U18 team of men from Austria won the bronze medal at the same time. Team boss Jean Andrioli was proud of the performance of his players. They started the preliminary round with victories against well -known opponents such as Germany and Brazil. Although they were subject to Germany in the semi-finals, they remained focused and won the bronze game against Switzerland 3: 1.

"With this medal we have reached our minimum goal," said Andrioli. Due to the overall strong performance of the men's team and the bronze medal obtained, the progress in the Austrian fistball can be concluded.

Results of the U18 women

preliminary round against Switzerland: 3: 1

preliminary round against Brazil: 3: 1

preliminary round against Germany: 3: 2

preliminary round against Argentina: 3: 0

preliminary round against Chile: 3: 1

semi -finals against Brazil: 3: 0

Finale against Germany: 3: 0

look at the squad

The following players can be found in the squad of the U18 women: Anna Wagner, Magdalena Karger, Raphaela Pum and Livia Sternbauer. The team is supported by the coaching team under the direction of Katharina Lackinger and assistant coach Laura Priemetzhofer.

The male U18 team is made up of talented players, including Jonas Aigner and Richard Maier from UFG Grieskirchen/Pötting as well as Bastian Hackl and Wendelin Voit from Union Compact Freistadt. Coach Jean Andrioli and assistant coach Pedro Andrioli prepared the team for the challenge.

The entire performance of both teams at the World Cup are proof of their hard work and the commitment that they have invested in preparation and competition. More details on the events related to the World Cup are on www.meinbezirk.at to be found.