26th February 2018: The final day of the EuroHockey Club Challenge in Murska Sobota and the decisions for promotion would be made! There was a huge crowd who enjoyed some great hockey matches.
Game: Lisbon Casuals 2 KPH 4
It was an equal game with some surprising goals. Both had chances but didn’t score them.
Game: Moravske Toplice 1 Whitchurch Saints 2
Moravske toplice led 1-0, but later game Whitchurch came back and scored. Moravske Toplice had chances but didn’t scored, as both teams were going for the win it was an attractive game.
Game: Bolu 4 Partile 2
It was an interesting game as the Turks did not get into their usual fast paced stride. As the game went on they were more in control and won.
Game: Akademik 2 Pisa 8
This was a very intersting game as the Bulgarians led but couldn’t get the goals scored to push ahead. Pisa took control of the second half and got the win.
Final Ranking:
- Bolu (TUR) (not eligible for promotion)
- CUS Pisa (ITA) (Promoted to Trophy in 2019)
- Partille (SWE) (promoted to Trophy in 2019)
- FHC Akademik Plus Sofia (BUL)
- HK Moravske Toplice (SLO)
- Lisbon Casuals HC (POR)
- KPH Rača (SVK)
- Whitchurch Saints (WAL)