The EuroDeaf 2019, short for the 2019 European Deaf Football Championships, is the ninth edition of the European competition of deaf football national teams for men. It was organized by the European Deaf Sport Organization (EDSO), and was held in Heraklion, Greece between 2 and 15 June 2019.[1][2] 16 men's national teams competed first in the group stage and subsequently in knock-out stage. Ukraine won the title for the first time, defeating Germany in the final, Greece placed third before Ireland.[3]

EuroDeaf 2019
2019 European Deaf Football Championships
Tournament details
Host country Greece
CityHeraklion
Dates2–15 June
Teams16 men's (from IEuropean Deaf Sport Organization (EDSO) confederations)
Venue(s)Archanes Stadium, Irodotos Stadium, Pankritio Stadium, Theodoros Vardinogiannis Stadium
Final positions
Champions Ukraine (1st title)
Runners-up Germany
Third place Greece
Fourth place Ireland
Tournament statistics
Top scorer(s)Turkey Fırat Kaya (9 goals)
Best player(s)Italy Stefano Cappato
Best goalkeeperUkraine Dmytro Ukrainets
Fair play award Russia
2015
2023

Venues

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Four stadiums, Archanes Stadium, Irodotos Stadium, Pankritio Stadium and Theodoros Vardinogiannis Stadium, hosted the games.[3]

Participating nations

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[3][2]

Group stage

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Pool A

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Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1   Italy 3 3 0 0 5 2 3 9 Quarterfinals
2   Greece (H) 3 2 0 1 5 3 2 6
3   Belgium 3 1 0 2 8 9 (-1) 3
4   Spain 3 0 0 3 4 8 (-4) 0

Pool B

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Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1   Turkey 3 3 0 0 20 1 19 9 Quarterfinals
2   Republic of Ireland 3 2 0 1 7 6 1 6
3   Denmark 3 1 0 2 2 9 (-7) 3
4   Hungary 3 0 0 3 0 13 (-13) 0

Pool C

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Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1   Germany 3 3 0 0 9 2 7 9 Quarterfinals
2   Russia 3 2 0 1 9 6 3 6
3   Croatia 3 1 10 2 3 6 (-3) 3
4   Poland 3 0 0 3 5 12 (-7) 0

Pool D

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Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1   Ukraine 3 3 0 0 7 1 6 9 Quarterfinals
2   England 3 2 0 1 4 3 1 6
3   France 3 1 0 2 1 3 (-2) 3
4   Sweden 3 0 0 3 0 5 (-5) 0

Knockout stage

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[3][4]

Elimination

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QuarterfinalsSemifinalsGold medal
 
          
 
10 Jıne
 
 
  Italy5
 
12 June
 
  Republic of Ireland7
 
  Republic of Ireland0
 
10 Jıne
 
  Ukraine1
 
  Ukraine2
 
15 June
 
  Russia1
 
  Ukraine2
 
10 Jıne
 
  Germany0
 
  Turkey2
 
12 June
 
  Greece4
 
  Greece0
 
10 Jıne
 
  Germany1 Bronze medal
 
  Germany4
 
14 June
 
  England3
 
  Republic of Ireland1
 
 
  Greece3
 

Classification

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5th–8th place semi-finals5th place match
 
      
 
12 June
 
 
  Italy0
 
14 June
 
  Russia1
 
  Russia1
 
12 June
 
  Turkey2
 
  Turkey2
 
 
  England0
 
7th place match
 
 
14 June
 
 
  Italy2
 
 
  England4

Rankings

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Rank Team
1   Ukraine
2   Germany
3   Greece
4   Ireland
5   Turkey
6   Russia
7   England
8   Italy

Awards

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Top goalscorer:   Fırat Kaya (9 goals)
Best player:   Stefano Cappato
Best goalkeeper:   Dmytro Ukrainets
Fair play:   Russia

References

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  1. ^ "9th European Football Championships for Men". EDSO. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
  2. ^ a b "European deaf football started in Crete". Athina 984. 3 June 2019. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
  3. ^ a b c d e "9th European Deaf Football Championships 2019 - Heraklion/GRE" (PDF). EDSO. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
  4. ^ "Football student Rylan scores with Euros adventure". Myerscough College. 18 June 2019. Retrieved 13 October 2021. |
  5. ^ a b "9th European Deaf Football Championship 2019Venue: Heraklion/ GRE" (PDF). Deutsche Gehörlosen Sport-Verband. Retrieved 13 October 2021.