Day 2 of the Women’s World Floorball Championships 2027 EUR2 Qualification saw Slovakia begin their campaign in style, while hosts Spain responded strongly after a difficult opening-day defeat. The two sides collected important victories to strengthen their positions in the race for qualification.
Germany vs Slovakia
After opening their campaign with a convincing victory over Austria, Germany faced a tougher challenge against a Slovak side beginning a new chapter following the retirement of several experienced internationals and the arrival of a new head coach. Slovakia made a strong start to their tournament, taking the lead through Katarína Knotková before Laura Chupeková doubled the advantage shortly before the first intermission.
Germany responded five minutes into the second period when Anika Weisskirchen reduced the deficit, but Slovakia quickly regained control. Lenka Červená, making her return to the international stage after an injury-enforced absence, converted on the power play before Tamara Dobosová extended the lead to three goals heading into the final period. Chupeková then added two further goals to complete her hat-trick and put the result beyond doubt.
Slovakia secured an impressive 6-1 victory in their opening match of the qualification tournament, while Germany suffered their first defeat after a successful start on Day 1.
Austria vs Spain
After a difficult opening match against Czechia, hosts Spain bounced back impressively to claim their first victory of the qualification tournament. The Spanish side applied relentless pressure throughout the contest and were rewarded early, with Sara Martínez Gutiérrez opening the scoring before Astrid Olson Domínguez doubled the advantage. Martínez then struck again shortly before the first intermission to give Spain a comfortable three-goal lead.
Spain continued to dictate play after the break as Lucía Luengo Campos and Eva Gil Mairlot extended the advantage to 5-0. Austria struggled to cope with the hosts’ aggressive forecheck and sustained pressure, while Olson Domínguez completed her hat-trick in the third period. A power-play goal from Clara Larnaudie Faura made it 7-0 midway through the final frame and prompted an Austrian timeout.
The visitors finally found a way through in the closing stages, with Patricia Achernig and Rebecca Kuzel getting on the scoresheet, but Spain remained firmly in control. Olson Domínguez added her fourth goal of the evening and Elena Muiño Araya also found the net before Rosalie Reitbauer scored late on for Austria. Spain ultimately secured a convincing 10-3 victory to move onto the board in front of their home supporters.
