With the completion of the quarter-finals of the 2018 IHF Women’s Youth World Championship late yesterday evening, the matches, times and location for the semi-finals and first round of the 5-8 Placement Matches has been confirmed.

Saturday 18 August

All games at Hall Legionow, all times local, all matches will be streamed live on the official Poland 2018 website HERE.

Semi-Finals

17:30     Hungary vs Korea

20:00     Sweden vs Russia

Both semi-finals shall be played in accordance with the knock-out system. In case of a draw at the end of the regular playing time, after a break of five (5) minutes, a first overtime period of 2 x 5 minutes shall be played, changing sides halfway through with a one-minute break in-between. Provisions to the contrary set for individual tournaments shall be given priority.

If the match should still not be decided after this overtime period, after a break of five minutes, a second overtime period of 2 x 5 minutes shall be played, changing ends halfway through with a one-minute break in-between.

Should the match still not be decided after the second overtime period, it is decided with 7m penalty throws in accordance with Rule 2:2 of the Rules of the Game.

Placement Round 5-8: Day One

12:30    Spain vs Germany

15:00    Netherlands vs Denmark

No overtime will be played in the Placement Round 5-8 matches. In case of a draw at the end of the regular playing time, direct 7m penalty throws shall be used in accordance with the IHF regulations.

To view the 9th-24th rankings click HERE.