Swieqi Phoenix Claim Top‑Four Finish at OTVOS Cup

Swieqi Phoenix delivered another excellent showing at the prestigious OTVOS Cup in Hungary, securing fourth place out of 26 teams after a strong rebound on Sunday morning. Following yesterday’s setback their first defeat of the tournament against hosts Eötvös DSE Debrecen the girls responded with maturity and determination, beating Hungarian side Tiszaujvaros 2–0 to return to winning ways.

The victory marked their fifth win in six matches, underlining the consistency and quality Phoenix have shown throughout the competition. The team controlled the match with disciplined defending, sharp transitions and confident finishing, ensuring they locked in a top‑four ranking before the final round of fixtures.

Their impressive run now sets up a high‑stakes clash later this afternoon against GT12 of Slovakia, last year’s OTVOS Cup champions, with third place on the line. Phoenix enter the bronze‑medal match with momentum, belief and a clear sense of purpose after proving they can compete with Europe’s strongest youth sides.

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