Vouliagmeni wins crucial match; Szolnok survives drama to stay in Euro Cup

Spandau, Trieste, Solaris, and Terrassa advanced to the Euro Cup Group Stage as winners of their respective qualification tournaments, while Vouliagmeni, Steaua, and Szolnok joined them as the three best second-placed teams based on goal difference. Apollon Smyrnis, the runner-up in Group A, was the only second-placed team that did not qualify due to having the worst goal difference among all second-placed teams, all of whom had six points.

The qualification process was heavily influenced by goal difference, with Vouliagmeni securing their spot after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Trieste (23:22) in Group B, which boosted their goal difference. Apollon remained in contention until the final match, but Szolnok advanced instead after Terrassa's convincing 13:4 win over them, as Szolnok had a slightly better goal difference (+8) compared to Apollon's (+6).

Rankings of the second-placed teams were as follows: Vouliagmeni with 6 points and a goal difference of 51:37, Steaua with 6 points and 45:31, Szolnok with 6 points and 41:33, and Apollon with 6 points and 47:41. Most eliminated teams will continue in the Conference Cup, except for Pays d’Aix, which is ineligible due to rules excluding teams that failed in Champions League qualifications from the third-tier competition.

In Group A matches, Spandau 04 lost to Sport Management 11:16, with Spandau lacking energy after already securing qualification, while Sport Management's victory was only a consolation. Apollon defeated ZV De Zaan 23:15, but it was not enough to overcome their goal difference deficit for advancement.