Princ Zagreb opened the championship game of the Women's Softball European Cup scoring with 1 run in the 1st inning. They then had a significant surge in the 4th inning, adding 4 more runs to their total. Princ Zagreb continued to build their lead with 2 runs in the 5th inning. Panthers Wroclaw responded later in the game, scoring 2 runs in the 5th inning. Princ Zagreb added an additional run in the 6th inning, finishing with a total of 8 runs. The Polish team scored another run in the 7th inning, but their efforts fell short, concluding the game 3-8.
With this win, Croatia has earned access to the next Women's Softball European Premier Cup, where the top ten nations in Europe compete for the title of European Club Champions.
In the bronze medal game, Porta Mortara (ITA) triumphed over Les Grizzlys de Grenoble (FRA) with a final score of 13-5.
A total of 22 games were played from Monday to Saturday, featuring intense competition among all participating teams.
The final standings were as follows: Princ Zagreb (CRO) in first place (7 wins and 2 losses), Panthers Wroclaw (POL) in second (8 wins and 1 loss), Porta Mortara Novara (ITA) in third (3 wins and 6 losses), Les Grizzlys de Grenoble (FRA) in fourth (3 wins and 6 losses), and Amager Vikings Softball Club (DEN) in fifth (1 win and 7 losses).
Games of the Women’s Softball European Premier Cup can be watched live on softballeurope.tv. Box scores are available through the WBSC Europe website.
Cover photo by Nicola Napolitano / Porta Mortara