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Ukraine keep on fighting for final ticket in Bulgaria

Ankara, Turkey, August 7, 2005 - On the last day of the Womens 2006 World Championship third round tournament Europe Pool H on Sunday, the Ukraine defeated Belgium 3-2 (25-27, 22-25, 25-23, 37-35, 17-15) to claim the play off spot Bulgaria for a final round ticket.

The Ukraine will participate in the elimination play-offs in Bulgaria from August 19-21 and play against Poland and Bulgaria for one final round ticket. Ukraine coach Filishtynskyy Igor said that the game was extraordinary for them and he added that the substitutes played very well.! De Brandt Jan stated that they wasted their chances.

In the second match, the Netherlands beat Turkey 3-0 (25-23, 25-12, 25-13) to remain unbeaten in the tournament.

Coach Selinger Avital said that he was happy that they won and added that the most important thing was that both teams were going to Japan. Turkey coach Yaziciogullari Resat declared that his team was very tired and they made mistakes in reception.