The first sparring match between the national teams of Belarus and Russia finished. The guests confidently won the first half with a difference of seven balls, but performed worse the second half and won with a final advantage of three goals only. The right back of the national team of Russia Antonina Santalova was recognized as the best player of the match in the winners, while the goalkeeper of the Belarusian team Anastasia Makarenko was considered to be the best player of the hosts.
17 September
Belarus — Russia — 29:32 (13:20)
18 September
Belarus — Russia — 17:00 (Moscow time)
Photo: vk.com/rh
