Defined the Top Six Women's Softball Clubs in Europe

The day began with a closely contested game between Wittenbach Panthers (SUI) and Beveren Lions (BEL). Beveren Lions managed to edge out a 3-2 victory, securing their first win of the tournament. Simultaneously, Wesseling Vermins (GER) faced off against Rivas Madrid (ESP) in another tightly fought battle. Rivas Madrid won with a narrow 2-1 score, adding a crucial victory to their record and keeping their hopes alive for the next stage.

In the early afternoon, Vienna Metrostars (AUT) took on The Mix (GBR). The Mix fought hard but ultimately fell short as Vienna Metrostars secured a 6-4 victory.

Rivas Madrid (ESP) continued their strong form later in the day with a dominant performance against Beveren Lions (BEL), winning 11-1. Meanwhile, Joudrs Praha (CZE) clashed with SC Neptunus (NED) in a match that saw SC Neptunus claim a 4-1 victory.

As the evening games unfolded, Softball Forlì (ITA) showcased their prowess with a commanding 14-2 win over The Mix (GBR). The day concluded with Olympia Haarlem (NED) topping Wittenbach Panthers (SUI). The game ended in the fourth inning, following a significant injury of one of the Dutch athletes.

Standings Women’s Softball European Premier Cup 2024

• Opening Round
• Round Robin 2

• Group A
• Group B

#	Team		W	L	T	PCT	GB
1		OLY Olympia Haarlem (NED)	4	0	0	1.000	0
2		RIV Rivas Madrid (ESP)	3	1	0	.750	1
3		VER Wesseling Vermins (GER)	2	2	0	.500	2
4		BEV Beveren Lions (BEL)	2	3	0	.400	2.5
5		WIT Wittenbach Panthers (SUI)	0	5	0	.000	4.5

#	Team		W	L	T	PCT	GB
1		FOR Italposa Forlì (ITA)	4	0	0	1.000	0
2		NEP Neptunus (NED)	2	2	0	.500	2
3		JOU Joudrs Praha (CZE)	2	2	0	.500	2
4		MIX The Mix (GBR)	1	3	0	.250	3
5		MS Vienna Metrostars (AUT)	1	3	0	.250	3

• Group C
• Group D

#	Team		W	L	T	PCT	GB
1		OLY Olympia Haarlem (NED)	5	0	0	1.000	0
2		FOR Italposa Forlì (ITA)	4	1	0	.800	1
3		RIV Rivas Madrid (ESP)	3	2	0	.600	2
4		VER Wesseling Vermins (GER)	1	4	0	.200	4
5		NEP Neptunus (NED)	1	4	0	.200	4
6		JOU Joudrs Praha (CZE)	1	4	0	.200	4

#	Team		W	L	T	PCT	GB
1		MIX The Mix (GBR)	2	1	0	.667	0
2		MS Vienna Metrostars (AUT)	2	1	0	.667	0
3		BEV Beveren Lions (BEL)	1	2	0	.333	1
4		WIT Wittenbach Panthers (SUI)	1	2	0	.333	1

With the conclusion of Day 3, the top six teams that will continue to compete for the title of European Champions are Italposa Forlì (ITA), Olympia Haarlem (NED), Rivas Madrid (ESP), Joudrs Praha (CZE), Wesseling Vermins (GER), and Neptunus (NED).

The teams that will play to avoid relegation are Vienna Metrostars (AUT), Wittenbach Panthers (SUI), Beveren Lions (BEL), and The Mix (GBR).

Games of the Women’s Softball European Premier Cup can be watched live on softballeurope.tv. The tournament pass is available at €24.99, while a single game is €6.99. Live play-by-play is available through the WBSC Europe website.

Cover photo by Aneta Simunkova