Algeria W vs Greece W

Greece’s decisive burst came late in the first half. After Algeria had stayed within striking distance at 12–10, the Greeks rattled off four unanswered goals inside five minutes to open a 16–10 lead. The margin at the break was already commanding, and Algeria never recovered the momentum.

Greece spread their scoring across the roster, a hallmark of their tournament campaign. The Greek defence, anchored by strong goalkeeping, limited Algeria to 24 goals — nearly 13 below the 37 they had managed against North Macedonia two days earlier.

For Algeria, goalkeeper Djorfi put in another solid shift, having already impressed against Italy with 13 saves in that match. The North Africans’ attack, however, struggled to find a consistent rhythm against Greece’s organised 6–0 defence.

Player of the Match: Greece’s top scorer (not officially confirmed by providers at time of writing), whose movement and finishing proved decisive.

The 35–24 scoreline tells a story of Greek efficiency rather than Algerian collapse. After averaging over 36 goals per game in their first three matches (35 vs Kosovo, then 37 vs North Macedonia), Algeria’s drop to 24 reflects the step up in defensive quality Greece brought. The Greeks, meanwhile, have now scored 35 or more in three of their four matches, with the only exception being the 28–41 defeat to Tunisia — the tournament’s standout team so far.

With one preliminary match remaining, Tunisia lead the standings and are favourites for the gold-medal match on 1 September. Greece need to beat Italy on 30 August to secure their place in the final. Algeria face Tunisia on 30 August in what will decide whether they play for bronze or fifth place.

• Algeria W’s next match: vs Tunisia W, 30 August 2026
• Greece W’s next match: vs Italy W, 30 August 2026

The gold and bronze medal matches are scheduled for 1 September at Palazzetto dello Sport, Fasano.

Greece confirmed their billing as one of the tournament’s strongest sides with a professional, controlled victory. Algeria competed but lacked the firepower to stay with a Greek side that blends European Championship experience with depth across the court. The final round-robin weekend will determine the medal match-ups, with Tunisia still the team to beat.