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MARCH 2007

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Latest Results (Last two weeks)

31.03.2007

Latvia 27, Croatia 7 in Makarska (ENC 2B)

Denmark 24, Switzerland 22 in Bale (ENC 3A)

24.03.2007

Georgia 31, Russia 12 in Tblissi (ENC 1)

Uruguay 18, Portugal 12 in Montevideo (WCQ Repechage 1, Final, 2^nd leg)

France Universities 88, Poland 0 in Carmaux

Cyprus 39, Greece 3 in Paphos

17.03.2007

Ireland 51, Italy 26 in Rome (6 Nations International Championship)

France 46, Scotland 19 in Paris (6 Nations International Championship)

Wales 27, England 18 in Cardiff (6 Nations International Championship)

Romania 46, Czech Republic 13 in Bucharest (ENC 1)

Spain 31, Georgia 17 in Madrid (ENC 1)

11.03.2007

England 26, France 18 at Twickenham (6 Nations International Champ.)

10.03.2007

Ireland 19, Scotland 18 at Murrayfield (6 Nations International Championship) Italy 23, Wales 20 in Rome (6 Nations International Championship)

Romania 50, Spain 14 in Bucharest (ENC 1)

Portugal 12, Uruguay 5 in Lisbon (WCQ Repechage 1, Final, 1st leg)

Coming Up

2007 International results & fixtures

2006 International results

ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS TO THE FIXTURE LIST

EXTRA MATCH FOR SERBIA (29.03)

07.04.2007

Serbia v Bulgaria in Pancevo (Oise/Europe Amitié Cup)

http://www.fira-aer-rugby.com/article_detail.php?article=489

NEW FORMAT FOR FIXTURE LISTS (27.03)

The format of the fixture lists for 2006 and 2007 (above) has changed. All 2006 match data sheets have been deleted. Each data sheet will need to be reloaded. This will happen gradually. The 2007 match data sheets that are available have been reloaded with the ‘details’ eliminated and now the whole result line is linked. This will also be the case for 2006 fixtures.

JORDAN 42, LEBANON 19 (24.03)

This result was reported in the FIRA-AER forum with the original article here. On the AGRFU web site if you look under ‘Northern Arabian League’ you come across three teams in that competition-Rugby Jordan, Beirut Phonecians and a team from Damascus. RugInt is investigating just how much of a test match this game was.

JAPAN’S PROGRAMME FOR 2007 (First Half)

The Season Ahead for Japan

(Thanks to Ian McDonnell)

Asian Nations Series

April 22 (Sun): Japan v Korea, Chichibu, Tokyo.

April 29 (Sun): Japan v Hong Kong, Chichibu, Tokyo.

May 9 (Wed): Japan v Classic All Blacks, west Japan area TBC.

May 13 (Sun): Japan v Classic All Blacks, Tokyo TBC, but likely Chichibu.

IRB Pacific Nations Cup

May 26 (Sat): Fiji v Japan, Lautoka.

June 2 (Sat): Tonga v Japan, Coffs Harbour, Australia.

June 9 (Sat): Australia A v Japan, Townsville, Australia.

June 16 (Sat): Japan v Samoa, Sendai city, Miyagi prefecture.

June 24 (Sun): Japan v Junior All Blacks, Tokyo.

Note: The games v Classic All Blacks are unlikely to be ‘test’ matches

Denmark squad

15. Dominick Wilson, Barnes (8 tests)

14. Tim Watkins, CSR (New cap)

13. Richard Stephens, CSR (5)

12. René T. Kristensen, ARK (15)

11. Rasmus Mortensen, ARK (3)

10. Morten Rune Nielsen, FRK (56)

9. Justin Birk, Durbell RC (4)

8. Mikael Lai Rasmussen, ARK Capt. (50)

7. Kasper Vad Pedersen, FRK (12)

6. Une B. S. Pedersen, FRK (1)

5. Jesper Jakobsen, FRK (7)

4. Michael Hansen, FRK (New cap)

3. Niels Gotfredsen, ARK (New cap)

2. Michael Bransholm, FRK (50)

1. Søren Brobyskov, Dunstablians (22)

Replacements:

16. Kenneth D. Sørensen, ARK (2)

17. Michael Stegger Nielsen, ARK (New cap)

18. Jesper Lienhøft, ARK (New cap)

19. Reuben Paniora, ARK (15)

20. Kenneth Steel, CSR (1)

21. Sylvester Michaelsen, Aalborg (New cap)

22. Mikkel Jakobsen, ARK (1)

www.rugby.dk

For both team lists a special thanks to ‘Quentin’ FIRA-AER forum

http://www.fira-aer-rugby.com/forum2007/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=2307

Weekend Preview

In Europe the first tier of international rugby, the Six Nations International Championship, is over with France running out the winner. The second tier of competition, the European Nations Cup Division 1, is resting this weekend. The lower tiers of European rugby return after a winter break from December to the end of March.

This weekend Croatia and Latvia clash in Division 2B. Latvia remains undefeated having defeated lowly seeds Malta and Andorra. Croatia lost narrowly to table leaders Poland and then won well away against Malta.

In Bale Switzerland should win against struggling Denmark. The Swiss have already won comfortably against Armenia and Serbia. Denmark has lost both its game so far.

MATCH DATA SHEET UPDATES (27.03)

All the match data sheets for 2006 and 2007 are now being reloaded on to the web site.

This lot below has just been uploaded

7 October 2006 Greece v Azerbaijan

4 November 2006 Serbia-Montenegro v Denmark

4 November 2006 Latvia v Andorra

11 November 2006 Argentina v England

11 November 2006 Moldova v Germany

11 November 2006 Wales v Pacific Islands

17 November 2006 Wales v Canada

18 November 2006 Argentina v Italy

18 November 2006 Germany v Belgium

18 November 2006 Scotland v Pacific Islands

25 November 2006 France v Argentina

25 November 2006 Japan v Korea

26 November 2006 Ireland v Pacific Islands

17 March 2007 Ireland v Italy

17 March 2007 France v Scotland

POINTS UNLIMITED (24.03)

This magazine is produced by the Association of Rugby Historians & Statisticians with John Lea the editor. I have just received the latest edition Vol.14, No.1. It has a New Zealand flavour but does include articles about rugby from around the world. Membership is $NZ10 per year. I highly recommend this publication.

To subscribe or more info contact LeaJR@xtra.co.nz

THIS WEEKEND’S TEST MATCHES 24 MARCH 2007

24.03.2007

Georgia 31, Russia 12 in Tblissi (ENC 1)

Georgia won by 19 points. I predicted Russia by 3.

Georgia continued their domination of their northern rugby neighbour with a convincing win at home.

Teams

Georgia

15 Paliko Jimsheladze (Arras, France) aged 31, 54 tests

14 Bessik Khamashuridze (Enisei STM, Russia) 29, 46

13 Makho Urjukashvili (Cannes, France) 26, 46

12 Irakli Guiorgadze (Bourgoin, France) 24, 25

11 George Shkinini (Blois, France) 23, 14

10 Meko Kvirikashvili (Pau, France) 23, 15

9 Irakli Abusseridze (Orleans, France) 29, 39

8 Besso Udessiani (Villefranche, France) 27, 24

7 George Chkhaidze (Massy, France) 25, 15

6 Guia Labadze (RC Toulon, France) 33, 44

5 Zurab Mtchedlishvili (Domoni, France) ?, 39

4 Levan Datunashvili (Montlucon, France) 23, 15

3 Avtandil Kopaliani (Montauban, France) 24, 17

2 David Dadunashvili (Massy, France) ?, 10

1 David Khinchagashvili (Bourgoin, France) 24, 11

Replacements

16 Rezo Belkania (?) ?, 3

17 David Gasviani (?) ?, 6

18 Victor Didebulidze (Massy, France) 34, 37

19 Ilia Maissuradze (Nantes, France) 29, 15

20 Bidzina Samkharadze (Farul Constanta, Romania) 23, 21

21 David Katcharava (Qochebi) 21, 7

22 George Elizbarashvili (Akademia) 22, 13

Thanks to ‘FLIDTA RISXVA’ from FIRA-AER forum who translated from Georgia RFU web site.

LAST FIVE ENCOUNTERS

04.02.2006 Georgia 46-19 in Tblissi (ENC 1)

20.11.2004 Georgia 27-15 in Krasnodar (ENC 1)

06.03.2004 Georgia 9-3 in Tblissi (ENC 1)

08.03.2003 Georgia 23-17 in Krasnodar (ENC 1)

13.10.2002 Georgia 17-13 in Tblissi (ENC 1)

GWC Rugby Rankings: Europe Table-Georgia 8^th, Russia 11th

Preview

Russia easily dispatched Spain 39-14 in February who in turn accounted for a below strength Georgia 31-17 last weekend. Georgia had previously defeated Romania meaning the competition is more open than previously expected. Georgia will be expected to field a full strength team.

Georgia has a clear superiority record against Russia. In fact Russia has not defeated Georgia since winning 15-9 in 1993. But you would have to have been impressed with Russian win against Spain in February.

Uruguay 18, Portugal 12 in Montevideo (WCQ Repechage 1, Final, 2^nd leg)

Uruguay won by 6 points. I predicted Uruguay by 4.

It was an agonizing last quarter for both sides. Uruguay needed just 3 points to secure a place at the World Cup finals and Portugal had to just hold on to their 1 point aggregate lead. The match was fast and furious. So much so that the referee had to deal one red and two yellow cards!

LAST FIVE ENCOUNTERS

10.03.2007 Portugal 12-5 in Lisbon (WCQ Repechage, 1^st leg)

12.11.2005 Portugal 20-6 in Lisbon (Intercontinental Cup)

16.11.2004 Uruguay 30-3 in Montevideo (Intercontinental Cup)

03.04.1999 Uruguay 33-24 in Lisbon (WCQ Repechage)

13.03.1999 Uruguay 46-9 in Montevideo (WCQ Repechage)

Preview

Portugal has a 7 point aggregate lead over Uruguay going into the second leg in Montevideo. This means if Uruguay is to fill the last finals spot in France it must defeat Portugal by 8 or more points.

This is not the first time these two nations have had to square off for a place in a Rugby World Cup. It all happened in 1999 and Portugal came out a distant second.

GWC Rugby Rankings: World Table-Portugal 20^th, Uruguay 21^st

Teams

Portugal (Squad)

Pedro Carvalho (GD Direito)

Rui Cordeiro (AA Coimbra)

João Correia (GD Direito)

Diogo Coutinho (GD Direito)

Marcelo D'Orey (CD University Porto)

André da Silva (?)

Gustavo Duarte (AEIS Agronomia)

Joaquim Ferreira (CD University Porto)

Diogo Gama (SL Benefica)

Duarte Gois (?)

Pedro Leal (GD Direito)

Gonçalo Malheiro (CD University Porto)

Diogo Mateus (OS Belenenses)

Francisco Mira (AEIS Agronomia)

Paulo Murinello (CD University Lisbon)

David Penalva (OS Belenenses)

Duarte C. Pinto (AEIS Agronomia)

José Pinto (GD Direito)

Luis Pissarra (AEIS Agronomia)

Miguel Portela (GD Direito)

Juan Severin (AEIS Agronomia)

Gonçalo Uva (GD Direito)

João Uva (GD Direito)

Vasco Uva (GD Direito)

www.ojogo.pt and thanks to ‘Quentin’ FIRA-AER Forum

France Universities 88, Poland 0 in Lyon

France Universities won by 88 points. I predicted France Univ. by 15.

This is a warm up match for Poland who begins the second half of it’s 2006-07 Division 2B campaign in early May.

PREVIOUS ENCOUNTERS

A France XV has played Poland on a number of occasions in the past but not a France Universities team, as far as I’m aware.

Prediction: France Universities by 15

Teams

Poland

Squad of 26

Robert Andrzejczuk (Arka Gdynia)

Dawid Banaszek (Orkan Sochaczew)

Aleksander Bartosiewicz (Folc AZS Warszawa)

Kamil Bobryk (Budowlani Łódź)

Maciej Brażuk (Orkan Sochaczew)

Tomasz Grodecki (Budowlani Łódź)

Krzysztof Hotowski (Budowlani Łódź)

Daniel Jastrząb (Lechia Gdańsk)

Sławomir Jeliński (Arka Gdynia)

Michał Królikowski (Budowlani Łódź)

Michał Krużycki (Ogniwo Sopot)

Kacper Ławski (Budowlani Łódź)

Wojciech Łukasiewicz (Skra Warszawa)

Marcin Malochwy (Ogniwo Sopot)

Marek Mirosz (Budowlani Łódź)

Maciej Miśkiewicz (Folc AZS Warszawa)

Mateusz Moroz (Skra Warszawa)

Paweł Nowak (Arka Gdynia)

Adam Pałyska (Folc AZS Warszawa)

Konrad Pisarek (Orkan Sochaczew)

Rafał Sajur (Budowlani Łódź)

Tomasz Stępień (Budowlani Łódź)

Łukasz Szostek (Arka Gdynia)

Janusz Urbanowicz (Lechia Gdańsk)

Rafał Witoszyński (Lechia Gdańsk)

Jacek Wojaczek (Arka Gdynia)

Coach: Tomasz Putra

http://www.pzrugby.pl/seniorzy.reprezentacja.html

France Universities-Not available

Cyprus 39, Greece 3 in Paphos

Cyprus won by 36 points. I predicted Greece by 16.

This very first rugby test for Cyprus ended in a resounding win for the newest international rugby team. The home side had a number of experienced ex-pat players and the visiting Greeks took them far too casually according to local reports

“Nearly half of the “Cypriot” players were in fact British ex-pats living in Cyprus, and the rest were repatriated Cypriots from countries with a long tradition in Rugby (UK, South Africa, Australia, etc.) Some of the Greek players felt they came in Cyprus for a holiday trip in a friendly country, only to realize, a bit too late, that they were actually being confronted by an opponent team that seemed to feel they were playing a world cup final.”

From a comment on http://www.rugby.gr/

Teams not available

FIRST TEST MATCH FOR CYPRUS (22.03)

This Saturday will see Cyprus play its first international rugby test match against Greece in Cyprus. Below is an article found in the FIRA-AER forum http://www.fira-aer-rugby.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2284

“Living by Alexander McCowan

Funny shaped balls?

As Cyprus fields its first ever international rugby side, we take a look at the history of the game on the island

Last year, the Cyprus Mail’s lean, hard sports correspondent, John Leonidou, had a run out with the Nicosia Barbarians and reported that Rugby Football was alive and well in Cyprus and that nearly 50 spectators turned up to watch a game every Saturday. Wasn’t this fun, he said, but he couldn’t see it competing with a real game like football, you know, that game played with a round ball by teams of sporting young gentlemen, whose impeccable behaviour on the field is reflected only by the delicate and modest response from their dedicated and loyal followers in the stand. Such manifestations of sporting excellence used to be known as Corinthian, how apt that it should finally rest in the football stadiums of Cyprus. But enough of the reverie, where was I, oh yes, Rugby.

How many of you are aware that from such humble beginnings, men of mighty thews are preparing to battle and grind, and shed blood on the playing fields of Paphos in the name of Rugby and for the glory of Cyprus? Yes, it is true, after all those years toiling in the mills of obscurity, being watched over by one man and his dog, international rugby has come to Cyprus. Next Saturday, March 24, the men of Cyprus take on the international might of that other venerable home of the oval ball, Greece. It is hard to credit.

How did this happen? Did William Webb Ellis acquire iconic status here? No, it was all the work of a dedicated band of rugby fanatics, determined to bring the great game to the public of Cyprus, and by their enthusiasm attract young players from the communities where the new clubs are based.

Let me take you back to the start. Rugby football was brought to Cyprus by the British military, whose ranks enjoyed games between the various regiments and corps based here and attracted no interest from the wider population.

It wasn’t until the influx of Cypriots returning from countries where they breathed the air of linament and jock-straps, and were baptised into the great game of rugby from childhood, which meant they were hooked forever, that the game started to receive a bit more attention. There is a camaraderie about the game that never leaves the participant – the firmest of friendships are made, spectators at international and club games are nearly always players or former players, and, let’s face it, if you haven’t played you’ll have no idea what’s going on.

The game is believed to have been invented by the Celts in Britain, not exactly a peaceful bunch, who stuffed a bull’s scrotum with straw and threw it about a bit. This progressed into vicious games between villages, where each side tried to gain control of the ball, which led to a few fatalities and drew down the odium of the monarchy, who outlawed it.

It wasn’t the mortality rate they were concerned about, they thought it would interfere with archery practice.

We now move forward a few years, to 2003, when a group of Anglos met up with a bunch of South African Cypriots in Paphos, all dismayed at the lack of opportunity to beat each other senseless, in the nicest possible way, under the Laws of Rugby (they are called laws because they were drawn up by a trio of lawyers from Rugby School, the Alma Mater of the great game). Did I mention that there is a great affinity between rugby and beer? Well there is, and it will not surprise you to hear that these meetings took place in the Keg and Barrel pub in Bar Street. The consequence of this meeting was the formation of the Paphos Tigers Rugby Football Club. They formed a scratch team and challenged that mighty military side, the Episkopi Eagles. Result: The Tigers triumphed. It is now a matter of history.

The word spread throughout the island, reaching the ears of Costas Mastroutis in Limassol and Loukis Pattihis in Nicosia, both former rugby players of some standing; Costas a representative of his Province in South Africa, and Loukis, a top-class schoolboy player in Scotland. These two, with help from committed friends, started to promote the game in their own cities. The Limassolians made the Woodman Pub their base and started training in carparks and on the beach. The Nicosians borrowed football pitches and made themselves at home on the old airport site now occupied by the UN. All this led to the formation of the Cyprus Rugby League, which is comprised of all the sovereign base sides and the three regional sides; the Paphos Tigers, the Limassol Crusaders and the Nicosian Barbarians. After only one year, the Tigers were top of the league and now look set to repeat the performance in 2007. The Barbarians were so confident they entered the Beirut 10s, a regional competition for ten-a-side teams and won.

We are now looking at serious rugby, so what is the next step; they make a constitution, and become part of the Cyprus Sports Organisation (KOA). Once an established member of KOA, the Cyprus Rugby Federation was formed, allowing the island to apply for membership of the Federation of International Rugby and Association of European Rugby; all pretty heady stuff for a union that has only been in existence for three years.

None of this could be done without the commitment and determination of such dedicated sportsmen as Costas and Loukis and those madmen from Paphos, Barry Hatam, Tony Toma, Gary Thomson, Ron James and of course the brain behind the coaching sessions, Niall Docherty. The Cyprus Federation also want to emphasise the crucial assistance that they received in those early days from the British Military Rugby Unions.

So after Costas’ visit to France we are now the 43rd member of FIRA, albeit though membership is conditional; we have to undergo a proving period during which we must display our ability to host and organise tournaments and international competitions, which is what this article is about.

The national committee of the Cyprus Rugby Federation, to celebrate their membership of the European Association, have arranged a game against Greece for the Independence Cup; this is to mark the day when Greece achieved its freedom from the Ottoman yoke on March 25, 1821. And where is all this taking place? Why in the Kiniras sports centre in Paphos, the ancient capital of Cyprus.

None of this comes about by chance, it takes tremendous organisation and unfortunately money; no event can take place under federation rules without there being full medical teams present, and all the activity must be covered by insurance. The clubs have all been active in gaining sponsorship, most notably from the stalwarts in Paphos; the host at the ground will be Artio Brasserie, which will run the hospitality marquee, and the international team will be kitted out by Kukri. One of the main supporters of rugby in Cyprus is Akis Socarophou of LTV and it hoped that they will cover the highlights.

One of the requirements of the international federation, apart from those listed above, is the promotion of the game on home turf, and it is this aspect of the game, that is attracting so much attention. Some of the clubs have established contacts with schools and are giving their time to training and encouraging young players to participate; however, any mothers reading this have nothing to fear, because, while the basic rules and moves are practiced, there is no bodily contact. Loucas Pattihis and Duncan Kirby, both Barbarians, but quite nice really, have developed touch rugby for juniors and colts on their old training ground at the English School in Nicosia; however, it seems that they now may have more space as a new ground may be in the offing.

Now for the pertinent question; who is on the Cyprus International Rugby Team? This is what I put to the President of the Cyprus Federation, Costas Mastroudis. It appears final selection will be made by the national coach, Niall Docherty and the captain. Who he? I query. Ah now, we encounter a very interesting phenomenon; apparently there has been so much interest in our forthcoming international, that we have attracted the attention of our rugby playing diaspora in Australia, South Africa and the UK, surprise, surprise. League players there are keen to get a cap playing for Cyprus. These are countries where the game is taken very seriously. So, the answer to the question as to who will captain the first international Cyprus side is… Jonathan Pettemerides, a former top performer with Bath. As for the rest of the team we will have to wait until seven days before the game which kicks off at 2.30pm and will be preceded by an under 17s match between the Limassol Crusaders and the Paphos Tigers. Tickets are unbelievably cheap, at £2 for adults and £1 for children. This is a first for Cyprus so don’t miss it. And if there are any sponsors out there who want to get their names on a truly international shirt, and have no doubt, these guys are going to be seen on television screens around the world when we compete for the world cup in 2010, get in early, before the big companies catch on.

Tickets are available from: Keg and Barrel, Paphos Tel: 99 408367; Shaka Zulu, Limassol, Tel: 25 323362; VRS, Nicosia Tel: 22 878224

WANT A GO?

The essential contact names of the executive committee of the Cyprus Rugby Federation; for all those aspiring players and mothers wanting their children raised in the last bastion of sporting excellence.

Tony Thoma, Development Officer Tel: 99 156774

Chris Athinakis, Secretary Tel: 99 754295

Loukis Pattihis, Vice President Tel: 99 685798

Costas Mastoroudes, President Tel: 99 594936

Duncan Kirby, Treasurer Tel: 99 309197

David Bell, Chairman Tel: 99 490029”

THE TEAM WAS TUNISIA ‘B’ (08.03)

When Tunisia played Algeria in Tunis on 24 February they fielded a ‘B’ team.

‘As our national team in that period was committed in a training camp in France (Bordeaux)and to avoid any postponment of the match which was scheduled initially in Algiers we played with team B which counted 9 new players (U18) who were selected for the first time with Seniors. It was an occasion for us test them as they will participate at Africa Zone U19 RWC qualifiers this summer that will take place in Kampala (Uganda).

Please do not hesitate to contact me for any additional information you may need on Tunisian Rugby.

Thanking you in advance for you interest, I remain,

Yours sincerely’

Hanen Ben Hamed

High Performance Manager

Tunisia Rugby Union

07.10.2006	POLAND	54	ANDORRA	8	CRACOVIE
28.10.2006	LATVIA	27	MALTA	16	RIGA
28.10.2006	POLAND	12	CROATIA	11	MAKARSKA
04.11.2006	CROATIA	40	MALTA	18	MARSA
04.11.2006	LATVIA	34	ANDORRA	21	ANDORRA LA VELA
31.03.2007	LATVIA	27	CROATIA	7	MAKARSKA

	P	W	D	L	PF	PA		PT
LATVIA	3	3	0	0	88	44	+44	9
POLAND	2	2	0	0	66	19	+47	6
CROATIA	3	1	0	2	58	57	+1	5
MALTA	2	0	0	2	34	67	-33	2
ANDORRA	2	0	0	2	29	88	-59	2

30.09.2006	SWITZERLAND	29	ARMENIA	16	VIENNE
07.10.2006	SWITZERLAND	30	SERBIA	9	NYON
21.10.2006	SWEDEN	24	ARMENIA	0	HELSINGBORG
28.10.2006	SWEDEN	23	DENMARK	13	ODENSE
04.11.2006	SERBIA	34	DENMARK	23	BELGRADE
31.03.2007	DENMARK	24	SWITZERLAND	22	BALE

	P	W	D	L	PF	PA		PT
SWITZERLAND	3	2	0	1	81	49	+32	7
SWEDEN	2	2	0	0	47	13	+34	6
DENMARK	3	1	0	2	60	79	-19	5
SERBIA	2	1	0	1	43	53	-10	4
ARMENIA	2	0	0	2	16	53	-37	2

RUGBYINTERNATIONAL.NET WORLD INTERNATIONAL RUGBY RANKINGS-GWC SYSTEM 2007 as at 31 March 2007
EUROPE TABLE		06	05	04	03
1	FRANCE	1	2	1	2
2	IRELAND	2	3	2	3
3	WALES	5	1	4	5
4	ENGLAND	4	4	3	1
5	ITALY	6	8	6	6
6	SCOTLAND	3	6	7	4
7	SPAIN	11	13	13	12
8	GEORGIA	8	5	9	9
9	ROMANIA	7	7	5	8
10	PORTUGAL	9	9	8	7
11	RUSSIA	10	10	10	11
12	CZECH REPUBLIC	12	11	11	10
13	GERMANY	13	15	14	14
14	BELGIUM	14	18	21	21
15	UKRAINE	15	12	12	13
16	MOLDOVA	16	16	23	25
17	LATVIA	17	26	28	24
18	POLAND	18	19	16	15
19	CROATIA	19	14	22	23
20	MALTA	20	22	18	28
21	NETHERLANDS	21	17	15	16
22	ANDORRA	22	20	30	0
23	SWEDEN	23	21	17	17
24	DENMARK	26	25	24	19
25	SWITZERLAND	24	24	19	18
26	SERBIA-MONTENEGRO	25	23	29	27
27	ARMENIA	27	27	20	0