The Italian national got a place in the quarterfinal already by the middle of the second period, having thrown in gate of the German team eight balls. Further sportswomen from the Apennines only increased the advantage; it seems they were thinking not about the game but about the tomorrow's quarterfinal match against the Russian national team.

     Jens REINHARDT, the head coach of Germany: - I am happy with today's game, but not with its result. Girls coped with main tasks – had right attacks, good defence. Perhaps, the result is not what we wanted, but that was a good match for us.

     Fabio CONTI, head coach of the Italian team: - This match was different from the one that was yesterday – against Spain. Now we can look at prospects of the tomorrow’s match with Russia. Certainly, this meeting will be specific because Russia plays at home. But, I think, we will like to play with the hostess-team.

     ITALY: Teani, Barzon (1), Dufour, Emmolo (2), Queirolo (3), Pomeri, Maggi (6), Sgenzerla, Tagliaferry (1), Verde, Giachi (3), Lagcialanda (1), Falconi.

     GERMANY: Ahrens, Luebke, Reuter (1), Zimmermann, Seyfert, Mischel, Motte (1), Stiefel, Schimanski, Labsin, Steinhauer (1), van der Bosch, Doulis.