Mitcham lose opening Europa Cup game
Defeat to Belgians after tight first halfby English Korfball Association
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As winners of the 2005-06 National League, and having successfully achieved qualification, this week Mitcham represent British Korfball at the Europa Cup in Antwep, Belgium.
To follow the tournament see http://www.europacup2007.be/.
The opening match of Europa Cup 2007 saw the Belgian champions Riviera KC play English champions Mitcham. Until 3 minutes before half time the game was still close with only 2 goals separating the teams but three late goals gave the Belgians an 11-6 half time lead. In the second half the better shooting (almost 40% of goals were long shots) and greater experience of the Belgian team began to play a part and Riviera easily went on to win 21-9.
Mitcham face Hungarian champions Szentendre after the opening ceremony this afternoon.
For more match reports see www.ikf.org