Nine teams will play in the Women’s WFC Qualifications in Trencin, Slovakia. The EUR2 games start on the 30th of January and EUR4 begins one day later, 31st of January. The qualifications last until 3rd of February.
The teams are divided into two groups, being EUR2 and EUR4. Each team will play once against each of the other teams in their group. Based on the results from these group matches, a total of 10 teams will qualify from the qualifications in Europe (EUR1, EUR2, EUR3, EUR4) according to the following:
- The two best teams from each qualification group will qualify; and
- The the two best 3rd placed teams will qualify.
The calculation of the best 3rd teams will follow this order: 1. Average number of points 2. Average goal difference 3. Average scored goals 4. Lottery drawing*
* Since the number of teams between the qualification groups differs, the group sizes will be equalised by removing the results from the matches against the lowest placed teams in the larger-sized group before comparing the average results.
- All matches from EUR2 and EUR4 will be streamed live on IFF YouTube channel 1
- Visit IFF WFCQ 2019 EUR2 & EUR for more information.
Team presentations – EUR2
Team Finland will arrive to WFCQ with the best players. The team consists of the country’s top players with experience from previous WFCs, but also many young talents who are on the edge of making their breakthrough to the women’s international level. The aim of the team is to win the WFCQ group and reach the spot in the 12th Women’s WFC in Neuchâtel.
Players to watch:
Veera Kauppi
Very skillful and intelligent player on the field. Fast forward can amaze the spectators with incredible dribbling or truly accurate shots.
My Kippilä
The leading defender, who has the ability to open the game with accurate passes. Her penalty shot tricks are legendary – the goalkeeper never knows what to expect.
Sanni Nieminen
Fast all-round player, who can dominate the field as a defender, but can also score important goals as forward.
Team Germany has made some changes since the last WFC in 2017 and consists now more of the youngsters who convince with a fresh and efficient way of playing. But there are still experienced girls as well that bring a lot of tactical knowledge and who can push their performance immense. The team coach Brechbühler is hungry and willing to fight for their final round spot.
Players to watch:
Pauline Baumgarten
One of the most experienced players in the team. She has a strong slap shot and shows a great overview of the game.
Anna-Lena Best
Young leader in the offence with great scoring skills. Has been to WFCQs in 2017 and 2015 and represented the Women’s team in the 2017 WFC.
Nancy Gatzsch
Very experienced goalkeeper who has played on a high level in Switzerland for a long time.
Team on a new level. Russian team has many young and talented players. Fast and powerful forwards, strong defenders and goalies with their monster saves – it’s a new Russian floorball team.
Players to watch:
Anastasiia Bulbash
One of the best forwards in the Junior championships. Fast, clever and technically gifted player. Leader of the young national team.
Mariia Kitaeva
Best Russian Player. Fantastic skills – she can do anything on the field. As a forward, she will cause trouble for all defenders.
Tatiana Kozlova
Fantastic defender. Perfectly prepared tactically. Reads the game, closes zones. Does not allow the opponent to get the ball easily.
A young team that hopes to do a good job. Wishing to have the opportunity to reach the final stage and make it to the WFC in Switzerland.
Players to watch:
Nieves Ballesteros
Captain of the team and great leader on and of the field.
Arantzazu Fernandez
Experienced player who always gives her best and helps the team to get better.
Maria Gomez
Experienced player with great defensive qualities.
After the failed qualification in Celano 2017, the Austrian ladies’ team started a new beginning. The new coaching team Daniel Tonegatti (ITA) and Christian Zweiacker (CH) put together a colourful mix of experienced old hands and some fresh young players. The young girls sensed their chance and the old ones had to work harder to defend their regular places. This is how the powerful team was born. In the last international matches against teams from France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Italy, the team was convincing. It will not be an easy task to qualify in group EUR3 to Neuchâtel, but the team will do its best.
Players to watch:
Sabrina Friedberg
The most notable player in the defence is Sabrina Friedberg. She plays in Switzerland in the NLA at Floorball Aergera Giffers. She convinces with her power and precision.
Vera Gebert
Vera has developed in the last years from a lone fighter to a important team player. Her particular strengths as a forward are her endurance, her speed and ability to score goals.
Michaela Weinrich
Michi convinces in her role as a centre with her ambition, her understanding of the game, her overview and her goal scoring prowess. As a versatile player, she is currently the top scorer in the Austrian league.
Team presentations – EUR4
Generational change in the team continues as they are injecting some more fresh blood in the roster. Latvia’s objective is to win the qualification group and qualify for the WFC 2019 Final Round.
Players to watch:
Anna Ankudinova
Quick and creative forward with a wide range of technical skills.
Elizabete Pavlovska
Power defender who likes to improvise and has the ability to make the right decisions in different situations.
Eliza Elizabete Berzina
Universal player who carries a huge workload both in offence and defence.
After a successful WFC in 2017 Team Slovakia would like to continue to play attractive and fast floorball. The main goal is to win the EUR 4 qualification group .
Players to watch:
Denisa Ferencikova
One of the most experienced players within the team, very strong with the ball and with perfect vision.
Michaela Sponiarova
Key player with great skills both in offense and defence, always fighting for every ball.
Paulina Hudakova
Forward with an excellent technique and a great shot. Record holder with the most points scored in a single Women´s championship from WFC 2017.
The team is based on the latest U19 national team players. Team Hungary is a strong mix of fresh and young players and experienced international players.
Players to watch:
Vértesi Nicole
The most experienced player of the team. She never gives up until the end of each game.
Stipsicz Orsolya
Young and talented defender who has now spent her first year in the Swiss floorball league.
Tényi Anna
Professional forward who can make calm decisions in the most fierce situations.
This team has a lot of young players, who are the result of our national youth programme. Showing great skills and prowess, they have become an integral part of the team. Combined with their experienced players, this team has grown and continues to improve. Team’s goal is to qualify and learn.
Players to watch:
Loena van Rooijen
A great defender coming from the U19. Her great understanding of the game makes for a solid defence. With her technical skill and shot power she is also a great offensive force!
Susanne Spijkerman
The comeback-kid! After a short break from the international scene she is back. A great addition for the team and perfect mentor for the young players, while still excelling in her own personal game. This do-it-all player really takes the Dutch National Team to the next level.
Maaike Moes
Born in the Netherlands, Maaike has been playing in Sweden for the past years. Her talent and skills have become priceless for the team.
All team and player information is provided by the teams themselves and only edited by IFF.
