Thrilling encounters on the beach
The third day of the 2026 Women’s Euro Beach Soccer League unfolded on the sun‑kissed sands of Chișinău, drawing a lively crowd eager to see the tournament’s rising intensity.
The Netherlands delivered a nine‑goal spectacle against Belgium, edging out a 6‑3 result that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Nancy opened the scoring with a swift strike, then completed a hat‑trick to anchor the Dutch attack, while Sharona and Nidia added crucial goals in the closing stages.
Italy also fought back from a goalless first period to defeat Poland 3‑2. After Illiano broke the deadlock in the second half, the Polish side equalised through strikes from Matusiak and Dall’Ara, only for Vecchione to seal the win with a late winner.
Looking ahead, the schedule promises more high‑stakes fixtures, with Italy set to meet the Netherlands on August 1 and Portugal facing Belgium in a clash that could reshape the standings.
Live coverage of the action was provided by BeachSoccerTV, which streamed the matches to viewers across Europe, underscoring the growing popularity of beach soccer at the continental level.