Metz TT won the thrilling duel against SKST Plus Hodonin

French club Metz TT recorded second win in the Stage 2 of the Champions Legue Women. Two days after win over Serbia’s Novi Sad they recorded the victory over Czech Republic’s SKST Plus Hodonin. Both victories Metz recorded at home soil.

Unlike the match against Novi Sad tonight Metz was under severe pressure. They were forced to go full distance. Adina DIACONU was the back-bone of the club’s success with two wins. Romania’s player beat Sakura MORI (8-11 11-7 11-9 11-8) and Karin GROFOVA (11-8 11-7 6-11 12-10). Pauline CHASSELIN lost to MORI (13-11 7-11 5-11 11-9 2-6) in the second individual duel and in the decisive match CHASSELIN beat GROFOVA (11-9 6-11 11-8 11-6). On position 3 Mariia TAILAKOVA lost to Natalia PARTYKA (11-1 11-9 10-12 11-13 4-6).

“I am really happy that I could manage to win two matches today for my team and very proud of my teammates that we won 3-2 tonight .I knew my first encounter was very important for the beginning of the match and also to give confidence to my team “said Adina about her match against Karin GROFOVA.

In fourth match Adina beat MORI.

“I felt great deal of pressure by playing ad 1-2. However I tried not to think about it and to be focused on my game. The beginning of the match against Sakura MORI was not how I wanted  with 1-0 and 3-0 for her; and at 3-0 I took time out than everything changed. I start to be more and more aggressive and confident in my game and I am really happy that I managed to win because last time I lost against her at WTT Star Contender Doha ” stated DIACONU. “So at the end I am very happy that we managed to win today we had a perfect week with Metz TT. On Monday we won in French Championships and on Friday and today in Champions League.”

Related News

Annett KAUFMANN Crowned Youth World Champion in Helsingborg

The unstoppable rise of Annett KAUFMANN has reached a new pinnacle. At the Youth World Championships in Helsingborg, Sweden, the exceptional 18-year-old talent reached the most significant peak of her...

Read more

European Success in Doubles in Helsingborg

In the doubles events at the ITTF World Youth Championships in Helsingborg, European players left their mark in several categories despite China’s dominance. Notable European Results Under-15 Boys’ Doubles: While...

Read more

Maria ALEXANDRU passed away

The table tennis community mourns the loss of Maria ALEXANDRU, who passed away at the age of 84. An iconic figure of the 1960s and 1970s, Maria’s illustrious career left...

Read more

European Teams Shine Amid Fierce Competition at ITTF World Youth Championships 2024

The ITTF World Youth Championships 2024 in Helsingborg witnessed three days of intense team action, culminating in the first medals being awarded. While Korea Republic made history by breaking China...

Read more

Contact

About Us

Privacy Policy

Terms and Conditions

The European Table Tennis Union (ETTU) is the governing body of the sport of table tennis in Europe, and is the only authority recognized for this purpose by the International Table Tennis Federation. The ETTU deals with all matters relating to table tennis at a European level, including the development and promotion of the sport in the territories controlled by its 58 member associations, and the organization of continental table tennis competitions, including the European Championships.

Powered By

All Competitions

Senior Competitions

Club Competitions

Youth Competitions

More Competitions