Despite losing to Poland in their final match
of the day, Italy continued their inevitable march towards
victory in the Open series. They increased their lead at the top to
76VP. Spain is the new leaders of the pelaton while
Bulgaria and Norway are tied for third, ahead of fifth
placed Poland. The teams in the next six places still have
time to stake a claim, but it will be no surprise if the teams
currently holding one of the top five positions are still there at
the end.
In the Women's series the overnight leaders
Germany survived a difficult day where they had to play
England and France, and remain at the top of the
table. However, their lead over the chasing teams has been reduced,
with second placed Netherlands only 8 VP behind.
England is third, another 4 points away, with Denmark
fourth and Norway and Sweden tied for fifth.
The Seniors continues to be a close run thing,
but the defeat of France by England means that
Denmark has taken over the lead, albeit by just two points.
Israel is a further three point behind, and it looks as if
the Gold medals rest between these three
teams