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