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Finland earns historic qualifier win as France and Netherlands stay perfect
Ukraine and Bosnia and Herzegovina also collected their first points in the women's EURO qualifying campaign.
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Finland won its first second phase women's EURO qualifier by defeating Kosovo 23–21 in Vantaa. Emma Aarnio scored eight goals and passed the hundred goal mark for the national team as Finland collected its first points of the campaign.
France and the Netherlands maintained perfect records with convincing away victories. France beat Croatia 30–19, while the Dutch defeated Switzerland 39–21 after recovering from an early deficit through fast breaks and stronger defensive pressure.
Bosnia and Herzegovina overcame Italy 28–25, with Ana Lovric scoring eight from eight attempts. Ukraine edged Lithuania 30–29 after recovering from a four goal second half deficit. Those results left Kosovo, Italy and Lithuania still seeking their first points in the respective groups.
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