The decisive match for third place is scheduled for Thursday evening, where the Lithuanian women’s team will face Japan. Both teams currently hold one victory in the tournament standings. Prior to this fixture, the Lithuanian team faced a highly competitive contest against Ukraine.
The game saw significant back-and-forth action, culminating in a 9:9 score after the initial six minutes of play. At one point, Ukraine managed to establish an early lead, leading 11:9 after just three minutes. The contest remained fiercely contested, highlighted by a crucial moment in the final minute when Gabrielė Šulskė successfully equalized the score to 13:13.
However, the momentum shifted shortly thereafter. With only 26 seconds remaining, Ukraine managed to pull ahead again, increasing their lead to 16:14. The Lithuanian women displayed resilience, attempting to secure a comeback through numerous long throws in a desperate effort to change the final score.
The intensity of the match underscored the close nature of the competition leading into the final placement game.
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Fingers crossed they can find their rhythm for the match against Japan.