March 29, 2025 – European Table Tennis Union

Czech club SF SKK El Nio Praha took a solid step in the direction of the semi-final of the Europe Cup men with a dominant 3-0 win over Slovakias Stk Vyhne in the opening leg of their quarter-final collision. For the Slovak home crowd, David Reitspies set the tone with a 3-1 win over Boguslaw Koszyk. He was followed by Yevhen Pryshepa, who also delivered a solid 3-1 performance against Filip Szymanski. Tomas Konecny ​​then closed the game with an impressive victory of the straight games on Marin Urka. The home team was without Miroslav Horejsi, so it was crucial that we took control early, Konecny ​​explained. The first two games were the key, and once we were 2-0, the third just went to complete the job. Yet we remain focused for the return bone. The second stage is planned for April 25, and despite a strong advantage, El Nio Praha does not take anything for granted. It will be a new match. They can change the player's order. We only need two points to move forward, but went there to win, Konecny ​​added. Earlier this week, Real Club Cajasur Priego Tenis de Mesa (ESP) also achieved a narrow 3-2 victory in the opening leg of their quarterfinals against Postsv Mhlhausen 1951 EV STK VYHNE-SF SKK EL NINO PRAHA 0-3

In the quarterfinals of the Europa Cup, the Spanish side Universidad defeated the Burgos RM Tern Hungary Budarsi Sport Club with 3-1 in the opening bone. Mara Berzosa, only 17 years old, played a crucial role in the victory and first won both games against Helga Dri to open the draw and then to seal the overall success by beating Dra Madarsz in the fourth game. We are very happy with this victory. It was a very difficult match, but we fought hard, Berzosa said. It is the experience of Gabriela Feher Centraal in the success of the teams, the success of the teams that relies on a young line -up on a young line -up. Dra Madarsz is injured and she was far from her usual level. I already saw this in the Hungarian closed championships, where she could not play the semi -final, Feher explained, comments on the unexpected weakness of the Hungarian club. We played very well on our side. I am proud of our performance, we fought hard. Of course there is still a long way ahead and we have to repeat this level in Hungary. Let's not forget, we have 16 and 17-year-old players in this position. Whatever happens in the return bone, Weve already had a great season. The return bone will be played on April 27 in Hungary. Universidad de Burgos-RM Teran-Budarsi Sport Club 3-1