The Equestrian Center is revving Asturcón with brilliant opening day of European Championship Horse-ball by the teams of Belgium and Portugal who broke the ice by defeating Britain and Germany, respectively. The first match of the day he faced to Belgium and Britain allowed us to draw the game's potential rivals of Spain in Group A.
Belgium beat Britain 10-7, showing a game on defense and insurance outspoken and quick attack that allowed them to get ahead in the first minutes of the game (4-2), but the British responded and through their player Ben Berry who scored three consecutive baskets in the first half, were to rest with a tight 5-4.
The English printed pace in the second half and managed to tie the game. During the first five minutes the Belgian found no way to overcome the British defense until Robin and Captain Cool English, Guy Van Herreweche gap began to open. Both scored three baskets and mounts with their Koukoumi Asja and gave victory to Belgium 10-7.
The second match for Group B, was taken in hand by the Portuguese, who won a comfortable victory against Germany (13-2). The Portuguese did show an aggressive defense, well behind schedule and with two players constantly fly in the opposite camp who did not give option of scoring the German team. Highlighting the work of the Portuguese player Tiago Ribas and his horse with 5 Vice Rei stands out as provisional baskets scorer in the championship.
Finally he welcomed the good tone of the game, allowing a relaxed work arbitrate by collegiate Marcel Sanchez, Santiago Arango and Andre Ponzo, who only identified a P1 in the first game and P2 in the second game. And of course, commend the work of Aitor Arango speaker who combined their skills (retransmitted parties in English, French and Spanish) with the musical.
Tomorrow at half past six p.m. host debut, Spain to Britain. And at seven-thirty, the heavy favorites ante France, measured forces with Germany. Previously, five-thirty will be on exhibition game between Team China and Europe combined.
Testimonial
When Horse-Ball for the first time was introduced to the Swedish audience at Stockholm International horse Show 2006 it was a roaring success. The TV commentators said that it was the most fantastic development that the equestrian sport has ever seen, much more exciting that they could ever anticipate. In the thorough public survey among our spectators, that is done every year, it was top ranked. A Champions League Final in Stockholm in the fantastic Globe Arena would be embraced with the greatest interest by media and spectators alike. Ulf Rosengren
President
Stockholm International Horse Show