Borussia Dusseldorf and Wienviertel Niederosterreich joined Orenburg and Chartres in the 2014/15 Men`s European Champions League semi final after tonight`s victories. Ten times European champion Borussia eliminated reigning MECL champion AS Pontoise Cerg Borussia Dusseldorf and Wienviertel Niederosterreich joined Orenburg and Chartres in the 2014/15 Men`s European Champions League semi final after tonight`s victories. Ten times European champion Borussia eliminated reigning MECL champion AS Pontoise Cergy after 3:1 home win while the 2008 MECL winner was better than Bogoria Grodzisk Mazowiecki winning 3:1 on its soil. Super exciting match was seen at Dusseldorf`s ARAG Center where Borussia managed to surpass Pontoise`s advantage from the 1st leg. French champion won 3:1 (11:6) at home but tonight German side responded by 3:1 (11:5). It means 17:16 in sets in total for Timo BOLL & Company. When BOLL played his best table tennis Borussia can beat every opponent. It was obvious that he was very motivated tonight to beat both Pontoise`s players who defeated him in France. First he overcame WANG Jian Jun in four sets. Chinese took opening set but German controlled the game in the next three. Marcos FREITAS leveled the score after five games against Panagiotis GIONIS. But Greek brought two very important sets to his side. Portuguese missed four match balls (10:7 11:10) and host evened on 2:2. Indian Sharat Kamal ACHANTA did big job for Borussia defeating Kristian KARLSSON in straight games. It was the sign that BOLL needs at least 3:1 win against FREITAS. Two best players were under enormous pressure especially BOLL who suffered two defeats from FREITAS in their two recent meetings first in decisive game of the final match on 2014 Team`s European Championships (Portugal – Germany 3:1) and second in the 1st quarter final leg of MECL last week. But tonight great German beat him in four sets. Niederosterreich again beat Polish champion 3:1. Chinese defender HOU Yingchao was man of the decision taking four out of six points for his side in both games. Tonight former UMMC player beat OH Sang Eun and Daniel GORAG twice in straight games. He was especially impressive in the opening encounter when he lost just 10 points against Korean former world`s no. 9. Now HOU has 10-3 individual score. Third point for Austrian club brought Stefan FEGERL against Pawel FERTIKOWSKI. Pairs of the 2014/15 MECL semi final are: Orenburg – Niederosterreich Borussia – Chartres. The matches will be held on March 13-15th and April 3-5th. MECL quarter final leg2 Wienviertel Niederosterreich – Bogoria Grodzisk 3:1 HOU Yingchao – OH Sang Eun 3:0 (11:4 11:4 11:2) Daniel HABESOHN – Daniel GORAK 1:3 (6:11 11:4 8:11 10:12) Stefan FEGERL – Pawel FERTIKOWSKI 3:0 (11:4 11:6 11:4) HOU Yingchao – Daniel GORAK 3:0 (11:4 11:4 11:7) Borussia Dusseldorf – AS Pontoise Cergy 3:1 Timo BOLL – WANG Jian Jun 3:1 (5:11 11:2 10:10 11:2) Panagiotis GIONIS – Marcos FREITAS 2:3 (9:11 8:11 11:7 16:14 5:11) Sharat Kamal ACHANTA – Kristian KARLSSON 3:0 (11:5 11:8 12:10) Timo BOLL – Marcos FREITAS 3:1 (11:5 11:6 7:11 11:7)
Chartres keeps UMMC out of semis
French champion Chartres ASTT reached its second MECL semi-final in last three seasons after 3:1 away victory against TTSC UMMC. Tonight the score was same like a week before when these opponents met in Chartres. Russian club started excellent tonight a French champion Chartres ASTT reached its second MECL semi-final in last three seasons after 3:1 away victory against TTSC UMMC. Tonight the score was same like a week before when these opponents met in Chartres. Russian club started excellent tonight as Jun MIZUTANI beat Par GERELL in straight games. Host confirmed his good shape from recent National Championships of Japan where he won the second title in a row. GAO Ning leveled result against Grigory VLASOV. Russian was unique UMMC`s player who took the point in the first quarter final leg but this time he was beaten in straight games. After two encounters it was clear that UMMC`s destiny depends on Alexander SHIBAEV`s possibility to beat Robert GARDOS. The clash was very close and tense with many upside-downs but Austrian managed to win in four sets providing the semi-final ticket for his side. The fourth match was not played. Jun MIZUTANI informed officials that he is not able to play because of leg injury. Doctor examined his leg and confirmed that injury exists. TTSC UMMC – Chartres ASTT 1:3 Jun MIZUTANI – Par GERELL 3:0 (12:10 15:13 11:6) Grigorij VLASOV – GAO Ning 0:3 (8:11 8:11 3:11) Alexander SHIBAEV – Robert GARDOS 1:3 (9:11 13:11 9:11 9:11) Jun MIZUTANI – GAO Ning 0:3 (0:11 0:11 0:11)
Orenburg first MECL semi-finalist
Twice in a week Fakel Gazproma Orenburg defeated Saarbrucken 3:0 this time at home. Russian champion became a first semi-finalist of 2014/15 Men’s European Champions League. Alexey SMIRNOV beat Tiago APOLONIA in four games of the first match. Dimitrij O Twice in a week Fakel Gazproma Orenburg defeated Saarbrucken 3:0 this time at home. Russian champion became a first semi-finalist of 2014/15 Men’s European Champions League. Alexey SMIRNOV beat Tiago APOLONIA in four games of the first match. Dimitrij OVTCHAROV lost opening set from Adrien MATTENET but reached next three in a row to provide 2:0 lead for the host. Vladimir SAMSONOV met Slobodan GRUJIC in the latest encounter but as it could expected Saarbrucken`s Coach is not in the shape in which used to be when he was a player. In his best days GRUJIC was able to beat great Byelorussian as he did it in straight games playing the 2004/2005 MECL final. That victory helped a lot Gonnern to beat Charleroi and reach the title. Fakel Gazproma Orenburg – Saarbrucken 3:0 Alexey SMIRNOV – Tiago APOLONIA 3:1 (9:11 11:9 11:3 12:10) Dimitrij OVTCHAROV – Adrien METTENET 3:1 (8:11 12:10 11:3 12:10) Vladimir SAMSONOV – Slobodan GRUJIC 3:0 (11:2 11:0 11:0)
High-profile delegation promotes Baku 2015 EG in Davos
The Azerbaijani government and Baku 2015 European Games led by President Ilham ALIYEV and Minister of Youth and Sports and Baku 2015 CEO Azad RAHIMOV respectively made a strong impression at the 2015 World Economic Forum in Davos Switzerland. The deleg The Azerbaijani government and Baku 2015 European Games led by President Ilham ALIYEV and Minister of Youth and Sports and Baku 2015 CEO Azad RAHIMOV respectively made a strong impression at the 2015 World Economic Forum in Davos Switzerland. The delegation worked to promote the inaugural European Games to be held in Baku on 12-28 June 2015 and highlight the positive impact which the Games will have on the Azerbaijani economy. A number of high-profile guests including Mr Patrick HICKEY President of the European Olympic Committees and Mr Klaus SCHWAB Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum attended a gala dinner hosted by Baku 2015. Speaking at the event Mr HICKEY said: “This year’s theme in Davos is The New Global Context – a theme which is also reflective of the sports movement in 2015. Sport in Europe is not only embracing a New Context; it is helping to create a New Context – through the introduction of the European Games. Baku will stage a fantastic first edition. Azerbaijan is a nation emerging at a rapid pace and with an abundance of natural resources combined with efficient management it has become a remarkably dynamic state in just 23 years. Being part of the European Olympic family has helped accelerate this development. Sport occupies a special place in Azerbaijan’s society so Baku 2015 will be a new exciting chapter in their sporting story.” Minister RAHIMOV also addressed delegates and said: “Hosting the Games in June this year is not just a single special event for us but a part of our nation’s broader strategy. Under the leadership of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham ALIYEV the development of sport has been placed as one of our national priorities.” The dinner complemented an exhibition at the Davos InterContinental hotel devoted to showcasing Azerbaijan’s rich history and culture and promoting the inaugural European Games.
Linz on track for third WECL title
Linz AG Froschberg is the first 2014/15 Women`s European Champions finalist. Two times WECL champion – 2009 and 2013 – defeated tonight SVNO STROCK 3:0 in the returning semi final leg. Three days ago in Schwechat the score was the same in favor of Linz AG Froschberg is the first 2014/15 Women`s European Champions finalist. Two times WECL champion – 2009 and 2013 – defeated tonight SVNO STROCK 3:0 in the returning semi final leg. Three days ago in Schwechat the score was the same in favor of Linz` side. The 14 times Austrian champion will fight for the title against the winner of the clash between Fenerbahce and TTC Berlin Eastside (Turkish champion won 3:1 1st game rematch will be held on January 24th 12h00 CET). Tonight everything was clear after opening encounter when Iveta VACENOVSKA beat Matilda EKHOLM in five games. In the second match LI Xiaodan improved her season`s individual score to 7-0 beating Tetyana BILENKO in four sets. Dora MADARASZ forced LIU Jia to play her best table tennis winning first two sets but the 2005 individual European champion responded by three in a row. In both meetings with SVNO STROCK world`s no. 12 played as Linz`s no. 3. WECL semi final leg2 Linz AG Froschberg – SVNO STROCK 3:0 Iveta VACENOVSKA – Matilda EKHOLM 3:2 (11:3 11:9 8:11 9:11 11:8) LI Xiaodan – Tetyana BILENKO 3:1 (11:9 11:5 6:11 11:5) LIU Jia – Dora MADARASZ 3:2 (7:11 8:11 11:7 11:8 11:5)
Whom is last ECL Friday night for?
Who will play in the 2014/15 Men`s European Champions League semifinal we`ll know this Friday when all four returning matches of the quarter final will be held. Bearing in mind results from the first leg two times MECL champion Orenburg is practically q Who will play in the 2014/15 Men`s European Champions League semifinal we`ll know this Friday when all four returning matches of the quarter final will be held. Bearing in mind results from the first leg two times MECL champion Orenburg is practically qualified after 3:0 (9:3) away victory in Saarbrucken while the UMMC should have the biggest chance out of all defeated clubs because they lost 3:1 in Chartres with an acceptable set difference (9:9). But there are too many examples in the past that big advantages were not enough for the ticket to the next stage. For instance Pontoise lost from Bremen 3:0 (9:5) in the first quarter final game last season but managed to continue its way to the crown. “The forthcoming match is very important for our team” emphasized Valeriy SALABAEV Coach of Fakel Gazproma Orenburg the 2012 and 2013 MECL champion. “The final stage is played as a knock-out competition. A failure can lead to elimination of the team from the tournament. All players of the German club are experienced and very strong sportsmen so the match is expected to be tense and spectacular. All our players are preparing hard for the match”. Orenburg`s Vladimir SAMSONOV Dimitrij OVTCHAROV and Alexei SMIRNOV are focused on the new MECL title. On the other side Tiago APOLONIA Bojan TOKIC and Adrien MATTENET will try to do impossible. The 2008 MECL winner Niederosterreich hosts Bogoria with 3:1 (9:6) advantage. Polish champion had no answer for good defensive play of HOU Yingchao who provided two points for his side. If Korean OH Sang Eun will be able to repeat some of his best performances in MECL in last couple of seasons guests will have a chance. The 2012/13 finalist Chartres defeated UMMC 3:1 in the first leg but Russians lost all three matches playing five games. That is the reason why Coach Tatiana KUTERGINA believes that her club can reach the semis. “We understand that we need to win at least a 3:1 because we have a good set difference” stressed KUTERGINA adding: “Each our player must give their 100 percent and then we will have a chance to continue our way in the MECL. I hope that everyone will cope with this task because everybody understands the position in which we find ourselves”. Other reason for UMMC`s optimism is Jun MIZUTANI`s comeback from Japan where he won National Championships last weekend. “The mood is now positive” said Grigory VLASOV who took unique point for his club in France. “Jun (MIZUTANI) will surely contribute too much and I hope that he is in the good shape”. Ten-time European champion Borussia is faced with a super hard task because reigning MECL champion starts the rematch with 3:1 (11:6) advantage. Manager Andreas PREUSS explains: “We wished to have a better position for the re-match and the chance to reach the semi-finals isn´t really good. But we will try to use it.” Borussia`s Coach Danny HEISTER stressed that his side is “ready for the big fight”: “We´ve got four healthy players. We need a great team performance and every player in our team.” MECL quarter final leg2 Fakel Gazproma Orenburg – Saarbrucken (January 23rd 13h20 CET) Wienviertel Niederosterreich – Bogoria Grodzisk Mazowiecki (January 23rd 18h00 CET) TTSC UMMC – Chartres ASTT (January 23rd 15h00 CET) Borussia Dusseldorf – AS Pontoise Cergy (January 23rd 19h00 CET) MECL quarter final leg1 results Saarbrucken – Fakel Gazproma Orenburg 0:3 Bogoria Grodzisk Mazowiecki – Wienviertel Niederosterreich 1:3 Chartres ASTT – TTSC UMMC 3:1 AS Pontoise Cergy – Borussia Dusseldorf 3:1
Full-time weekend with live streams on ETTU TV
This week’s you can watch live coverage of ETTU Women’s and Men’s European Champions League and Women’s ETTU Cup on ETTU TV powered by LAOLA1.tv. The matches will be broadcast LIVE and FREE on http://ettu.laola1.tv as well as in the LAOLA1.tv APPs (IOS/An This week’s you can watch live coverage of ETTU Women’s and Men’s European Champions League and Women’s ETTU Cup on ETTU TV powered by LAOLA1.tv. The matches will be broadcast LIVE and FREE on http://ettu.laola1.tv as well as in the LAOLA1.tv APPs (IOS/Android). Thursday 22nd January 2015 | 18:00 (CET) 2014/2015 Women’s ECL SVS Ströck – Linz AG Froschberg http://www.laola1.tv/watch/live/svs-stroeck-linz-ag-froschberg/284129.html Friday 23rd January 2015 | from 13:00 (CET) 2014/2015 Men’s ECL UMMC Verkhnaya Pyshma – Chartres ASTT http://www.laola1.tv/watch/live/ummc-verkhnaya-pyshma-chartres-astt/282636.html Borussia Düsseldorf – AS Pontoise Cergy TT http://www.laola1.tv/watch/live/borussia-dusseldorf-as-pontoise-cergy-tt/288211.html 2014/2015 ETTU Cup Women Metz TT – Budaorsi SC http://www.laola1.tv/watch/live/metz-tt-budaorsi-sc/284132.html Watch all matches LIVE and FREE as well as full matches on demand and mobile on http://ettu.laola1.tv.
MONTEIRO still flying on wings of success
Before Beijing 2008 Joao MONTEIRO became the first player from Portugal to qualify for Olympic Games. Also he achieved the best ratings ever for a Portuguese player in the World and European rankings before he become a part of Portugal’s biggest team’s Before Beijing 2008 Joao MONTEIRO became the first player from Portugal to qualify for Olympic Games. Also he achieved the best ratings ever for a Portuguese player in the World and European rankings before he become a part of Portugal’s biggest team’s success at the European Championships in Lisbon last year. At the DHS Europe Cup in February 2014 MONTEIRO played in the semis and once again he will be the part of the elite in Baku. Joao is seeded at the position no. 14 at the 2015 NN Table Tennis Club ITTF – Europe Top 16. “My shape since the beginning of the season is good and I hope I can get even better for the TOP 16. I feel good and I hope to be able to fight for winning every single match I play ” said MONTEIRO. The players listed for the Baku are the best Europe can offer. With Dimitrij OVTCHAROV Timo BOLL Vladimir SAMSONOV Tiago APOLONIA Panagiotis GIONIS Andrej GACINA Robert GARDOS Bastian STEGER Steffen MENGEL Kristian KARLSSON Simon GAUZY Adrien MATTENET par GERELL and host representative Fahrad ISMAYILOV spectators can looking forward great matches and fierce battles. “I played already against all players that will be on duty at Top 16. So far I had never won against Timo BOLL but against all the others I already succeeded at least once. In theory the first 4 seeds are the favourites but I think now the level is even between almost all the players. On a good day everybody can win I believe”. Portugal team took European crown by storm but that seamed to be only beginning. “I won European Champions title last September in team’s Event. That was a moment that I will never forget. It happened for a first time for us and also we were playing in front of our fans in Portugal. In the World Cup I was 3rd also with Portugal it was first time we played World Cup and we proved one more time our place among the best in the World. Now with my club we are fighting for the semi final in European Champions League ” explained MONTEIRO.
WSA reinforces its trainer team with CHEN Weixing
Not only in Austria but in the whole (table tennis) world he is well know name – CHEN Weixing born in China and Austrian citizen since 2000. In China he was already one of the top players but still – as number 15 in the Middle Kingdom – it wasR Not only in Austria but in the whole (table tennis) world he is well know name – CHEN Weixing born in China and Austrian citizen since 2000. In China he was already one of the top players but still – as number 15 in the Middle Kingdom – it was not enough to play international tournaments for China. His career rocketed when he settled down in Austria and played for the Austrian national team. Some of his greatest career highlights were the European Champion title in the doubles together with his partner Evgueni SHETININ (Courmayeur France) the victory of the European Cup with the former German Bundesliga club TTG Hoengen in 2000 and the triumph in the European Champions League with the Austrian club SVS Niederösterreich 2007/2008. In the ITTF world ranking his highest position was number 9 which he has reached in March 2006. For some months he could defend his top 10 position in the world rankings. The Werner SCHLAGER Academy (WSA) is very proud to announce that CHEN Weixing will join the WSA trainer team in the daily training process from now on. Because of his high experience as an internationally successful player and chopping specialist he is great enrichment for the trainer stuff. Independent from his work at the Werner SCHLAGER Academy CHEN Weixing will still continue his career as player. “We are very happy that CHEN Weixing reinforces our trainer team as a specialist for the attractive modern chopper playing style. Especially his experience and his reputation in Austria and worldwide are valuable for the WSA work on the international top level” commented the pleased WSA CEO Martin
TMK Tagmet first club to book ETC semis
TMK Tagmet progressed to the semi final of the Women’s ETTU Cup by very narrow margin. Last week they lost opening leg 1:3. Today they beat TTC Carinthiawinds Villacher by same result but overall they won one game more than their adversaries. Ameli TMK Tagmet progressed to the semi final of the Women’s ETTU Cup by very narrow margin. Last week they lost opening leg 1:3. Today they beat TTC Carinthiawinds Villacher by same result but overall they won one game more than their adversaries. Amelie SOLJA could not find the game for Anna BLAZHKO at the opening match but unlike last week this time she was beaten by Valentina SABITOVA as well. LI Qiangbing was the only player to score for hosts. She beat SABITOVA but Olga BARANOVA showed no mercy. In the third duel of the match she overcame Anja FARLANDANSKA. TTC Carinthiawinds Villacher – TMK Tagmet 1:3 Amelie SOLJA – Anna BLAZHKO 1:3 (13:15 9:11 11:7 9:11) LI Qiangbing – Valentina SABITOVA 3:0 (11:9 11:8 11:8) Anja FARLANDANSKA – Olga BARANOVA 0:3 (4:11 7:11 10:12) Amelie SOLJA – Valentina SABITOVA 1:3 (8:11 10:12 11:5 7:11)
