Rankings after Day 1:
| R | Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 6 |
| 2 | Slovakia | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 6 |
| 3 | Portugal | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| 4 | Ireland | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 5 | Denmark | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 6 | Finland | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -19 | 0 |
| 7 | Slovenia | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -21 | 0 |
It was fantastic to have seven teams in Bratislava for the third division of European Championship. It is the first time in EHF history that we have The tournament was opened where Ireland faced their first opponent Portugal and won five to zero. The Slovak National team, as well as the Spanish National Team, have shown their strength when they won both matches of the day.
The Finish National Team participated for the first time in a Championship like this however they are still waiting for their first win. The Slovenian National Hockey Team showed their skills but it wasn’t enough and they are still hoping for their first points.