European Flag Football Championship Highlights: A Display of Football Excellence

21st, Aug 2023

Men’s Division

Germany took the limelight with a spectacular win, clinching the first place. The MVP of the tournament, Fabian Achenbach, stole the show with four touchdowns. Benjamin Klever, the best quarterback of the championship, also played an integral role in Germany's success. Ljubljana Frogs player, Nils Just, further fortified the team's power-packed performance.
Austria settled for the second spot. With players like Daniel Hochleitner (WR), Sebastian Wolf (DB), and Felix Wasshuber (QB) in the roster, Austria showcased a formidable front.
Israel made history by securing their first medal, taking the third spot. The trio of Farkas (QB), Eastman (DB), and Mikhaelof (WR) was instrumental in this achievement.
Denmark, despite their best efforts with players like Niklas Dryby Johannsen, Mads Ebsedsen, and Jonas Bo Hansen, missed out on a medal for the first time.
France, Great Britain, Italy, and Switzerland rounded out the top 8 in that order.

Nils Just is a Ljubljana Frogs player and a European champion!

Women’s Division

Great Britain emerged as the champions.
Spain, the previous gold medalists, had to settle for silver this time around.
Germany secured the third spot followed by France, Austria, Italy, Czech Republic, and Finland.

Every team that made it to the top 8 has earned their spot for the World Championship in 2024 to be held in Lahti, Finland.

Match of the Tournament: Germany vs. Austria

In a nail-biting gold medal game, Germany managed to outperform Austria with a final score of 36-28. With both teams being undefeated till this final face-off, the game was nothing less than a football spectacle.

Benjamin Klever and Felix Wasshuber's impeccable quarterbacking, accompanied by Achenbach's unmatched performance, made this game the highlight of the championship. The winning quarterback, Klever, expressed his overwhelming happiness and mentioned how this win was long-awaited, reflecting the team's dedication over the years.

The game was a rollercoaster, with both teams frequently exchanging leads. Germany took the lead initially, but Austria was quick to counter. However, the game-changing moment was Achenbach’s touchdown just before halftime, giving Germany a 28-20 lead. Despite Austria's attempts in the second half, Germany's defense stood tall, sealing their maiden gold medal in the championship.

This championship not only gave us some memorable moments to cherish but also set the stage for the upcoming World Championship. Teams are now gearing up, with hopes high and spirits soaring, for Lahti 2024!